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Noun
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The case was related to corporate malfeasance and not broadcast content on the stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The film’s amber light and ample bell-bottoms situate it firmly in the late 1970s, a time of repressive dictatorships and jittery paranoia, triggered by political malfeasance and instability across the world.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Government can’t ignore malpractice.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ortega said she was motivated to introduce AB 2321 because of what the auditor reported about Cal-OSHA’s Bureau of Investigation, the unit responsible for investigating death and career-ending injuries for criminal misconduct.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The news that someone was seen with him has, of course, been received with a lot of interest, particularly considering that since his arrest for suspicion of misconduct in public office, neither his ex, Sarah Ferguson, nor his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, have visited him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
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Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The officials’ performance reflected carelessness in the process.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kerry Doyle, the former top ICE attorney during the Biden administration, said Mazzara’s comments show a shocking carelessness about the potential for harm against both the general public and the officers he was employed to protect.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Originally, five doctors at the Cardarelli Hospital were accused of medical negligence and placed under investigation for manslaughter after the mother and daughter were sent away from the emergency room on Christmas Eve.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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In court, the judge said Insua is accused of misconduct and negligence resulting in a loss of life.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Civil filings for consumer debt have surged in recent years as delinquency rates on credit cards and other borrowing tools continue to climb.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sierra Johnson, 23, is charged with three counts each of neglect of a dependent and criminal recklessness.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Five other kids, ages 10 to 17, were listed on the police report, and Tre would be arrested and charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice and dangerous possession of a firearm.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Irresponsibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibleness. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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