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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsibleness
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The temptation to exploit the power of incumbency to fight malfeasance on eye-for-an-eye terms is strong.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Related Articles Tariffs raise prices, spark conflict and impoverish everyone While alternative media have become more important in exposing legislative malfeasance, there has also been increasing scrutiny of the majority party by mainstream media.—
Jon Coupal,
Orange County Register,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would amend a 2023 law that allows malpractice claims regarding gender-affirming care provided to minors to be filed up to 15 years after the minor turns 18 years old.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 2025
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Kevin McMahon, 64, filed a lawsuit against Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, N.Y., in 2021, on a claim of medical malpractice for allegedly switching him at birth with Ross McMahon on May 26, 1960.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Becciu's departure, amid an ongoing legal battle over financial misconduct charges, adds another layer of drama to a conclave already marked by theological and political tensions within the Catholic Church.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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His office, which is independent of the 8,700-officer department, monitors misconduct complaints and conducts internal reviews of police shootings, along with audits and studies at the Police Commission’s request.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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McClanahan has accused Stab’s of a civil rights violation, discrimination and negligence.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The negligence, wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Miami-Dade County court Monday, and the family held a press conference Tuesday morning with their lawyer, Miami crime victim attorney Michael Haggard of the Haggard Law Firm, in a field across the street from Southpoint Crossing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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And the evidence is there - excess savings from the Covid era are nearly gone, credit card delinquencies are at a 12-year high, and businesses are issuing cautious forecasts citing demand fragility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As protections implemented during the pandemic era expire, borrowers who fall behind on payments could soon see their delinquencies reflected on credit reports — a shift that may carry long-term financial consequences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Irresponsibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibleness. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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