lie neglected

Frequency: 5.02.8 per million words

Used for objects left unattended in a location.

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Examples (10)

  • His tools lay neglected on the workbench.
  • The old books lie neglected in the dusty attic.
  • For years, her talent had lain neglected, waiting to be discovered.
  • Many historical buildings lie neglected in the city's older districts.
  • The garden quickly began to lie neglected after they moved away.
  • Despite its potential, the project was left to lie neglected.
  • The antique furniture lay neglected, covered in sheets, for decades.
  • It's a shame to see such valuable resources lie neglected.
  • He felt his advice often lay neglected by his superiors.
  • The once-vibrant park now lies neglected, overgrown with weeds.