benign neglect

Examples (10)

• The 18th-century interior of the building has survived through benign neglect.
• Some argue that benign neglect of the wild garden allowed rare species to flourish.
• The city's old district thrived under a period of benign neglect, preserving its original charm.
• Her management style was often described as benign neglect, letting employees find their own solutions.
• The untouched forest benefited from years of benign neglect, maintaining its natural ecosystem.
• A policy of benign neglect was unintentionally beneficial for the community's self-reliance.
• The antique furniture remained pristine, a testament to decades of benign neglect in the attic.
• Paradoxically, the artist's early works gained value due to the benign neglect they received.
• Critics debated whether the government's stance was active disinterest or benign neglect.
• The old lighthouse, left to its own devices, stood strong thanks to benign neglect.