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as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
considering the chemical company's slackness when it comes to safety, it's a wonder there hasn't been a catastrophe
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as in slack
the extent to which something hangs or dips below a straight line
there's simply too much slackness in this clothesline
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Noun
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Other potential claims could include intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and negligence.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025 -
Judge Jorge Ortiz denied Smith & Wesson’s motions to dismiss counts of unfair business practices and negligence but granted a motion to dismiss allegations around deceptive business practices in a 34-page decision.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Though the official ratings system hasn’t evolved much this century, online culture has picked up the slack.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sliders picked up the slack at first, and are still up at peak usage.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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People who’ve grown up with difficult family dynamics, emotional neglect or trauma may find comfort in someone who has walked a similar path.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Biden administration officials said the staffing rule was intended to limit cases of resident neglect or delays in care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Slackness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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