Example sentences for: neglected

How can you use “neglected” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • But the analysis has neglected one salient point about the Bush program: It already exists in Texas.

  • A year ago, I realized everyone expected me to attend to these details, which I had previously neglected to do.

  • In other news, I neglected to mention yesterday my single favorite sentence of the day, from a story in the Wall Street Journal about Jack-in-the-Box Corp.'s annual report: "The 1999 report opens with 14 pages of verse, narrated by fictional CEO 'Jack,' a sometimes-evil clown with a head that resembles a ping-pong ball."

  • It was "gold rush, mob psychology" among greedy politicians, argues Paul Gigot (PBS's NewsHour With Jim Lehrer ). Senate legislators were so entranced by pots of money that they lost their heads and neglected to offer the tobacco firms something in return (Gigot; Evan Thomas, Inside Washington ). Gigot also accuses prominent Dems--like Sen.

  • The other, largely neglected option: Imply that the competition, as currently configured, is improbably upscale.


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