26 Sentences With "be derelict"

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We would be derelict in our responsibilities if that were not so. from The Hill
We would be derelict in doing our duty if we didn't use it. from CNN
He would be derelict in his duty not to be prepared for any contingency. from The New York Times
I won't be derelict in my duties of finding something good about the Avs. from Vice
"If we do not act now, we would be derelict in our duty," she said. from New Republic
"We would be derelict in our duty if we didn't do something about it," Hensarling contended. from CNBC
It may now be too late to alter the course Mr. Trump has set, but Republican leaders would be derelict not to try. from The New York Times
Earlier Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opened the debate by saying lawmakers "would be derelict in [their] duty" by refusing to impeach Trump. from CNBC
Chaffettz told The New York Times this week that he would be "derelict in my duties to drop it now or after the election and let it go." from Vice News
No one knows more about the threats to the United States than these six officials, so when they all agree, it would be derelict to ignore their concerns. from The New York Times
The president, who appointed Mr. Powell as chair, said last week on Twitter that the Fed would be "derelict in its duties" if it failed to lower rates further. from The New York Times
Trump tweeted Thursday that the Fed would be "derelict in its duties" if it doesn't match rates set by central banks in Europe, including Germany, where interest rates are negative. from The Hill
So the Trump administration would be derelict if it did not give serious consideration to a plan for a cease-fire and safe zones brokered by Russia, with the backing of Turkey and Iran. from The New York Times
But -- faced with allegations of the kind in the FISA applications -- the government would be derelict in its duty if it didn't at least pursue these leads to see if there was any substance to them. from CNN
"If we do not act now, we would be derelict in our duty," said Pelosi, who dressed in mourning black on Wednesday and now adds the unwanted distinction of impeaching a President to her groundbreaking resume. from CNN
Soon enough, the Supreme Court may be asked, again, what it means for the E.P.A. to be derelict in its duties, and for America to have a President whose main mode of action is reckless endangerment. ♦ from New Yorker
If we were to stand idly by and know that in doing so we are allowing a dangerous dynamic to take hold which promises greater conflict and instability to a region in which we have vital interests, we would be derelict in our own responsibilities. from Vox
And if we were to stand idly by and know that in doing so we are allowing a dangerous dynamic to take hold which promises greater conflict and instability to a region in which we have vital interests, we would be derelict in our own responsibilities. from The Hill
President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump congratulates Washington Nationals on World Series win Trump hints that dog injured in al-Baghdadi raid will visit White House Vindman says White House lawyer moved Ukraine call to classified server: report MORE on Thursday said that the Federal Reserve would be "derelict in its duties" if it does not cut interest rates next week, boosting pressure on the bank to stimulate a slowing U.S. economy. from The Hill
Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiRepublican group targets Graham in ad calling for fair Senate trial Trump attacks Schumer at fiery rally in Michigan Schumer, Pelosi to meet as Democrats debate tactics MORE (D-Calif.) told fellow Democrats that they would be "derelict" in their congressional duty if they do not vote on articles of impeachment against President TrumpDonald John TrumpRepublican group targets Graham in ad calling for fair Senate trial Democratic presidential candidates react to Trump impeachment: 'No one is above the law' Trump attacks Schumer at fiery rally in Michigan MORE on Wednesday. from The Hill
A fireplace bears the date 1633 and the initials LO, thought to represent Lancelot Ogle who was resident at that time. Following the marriage of Jane Ogle to her cousin James Ogle of Causey Park House the tower was abandoned and by 1769 it was reported to be derelict. In the 19th century the structure was incorporated into a farm building.
Ned insists that he wants to go on for his profession as well as his family name, remembering that his late wife once said that acting was his gift, his purpose in life and he must "never be derelict" to that purpose. Ned is seated center stage on the throne as the curtain comes up. The mob hurls insults, vegetables, and other objects at Ned as the other actors rush off the stage. Ned remains seated, immobile, and absorbs the abuse until the crowd's fury exhausts itself.
William James Watler served as the first keeper, ensuring that a kerosene lantern was hoisted to the top of the mast at 6:00 every evening and bringing it down at 6:00 every morning. A fine "not exceeding forty shillings" would be levied on him should he be derelict in his duties. This first lighthouse was visible from ten miles out at sea. It was recognized by 1918 that a more substantial lighthouse was needed for the point, and a French engineer named Terrier was appointed to plan the project.
Long sections of the perimeter track remain, although only as a single lane agricultural road. All of the dispersal hardstands have been removed, along with the main runway and 02/20 secondary runway, both of which no longer exist. The 08/26 secondary runway remains largely intact with the east end being used for lorry trailer storage, although the trailers appear to be derelict. The group of buildings in the control tower area survived and were developed for light engineering and plant hire operations and are in use.
The flood gates at the entrance to the Navigation, designed to close as levels in the River Witham rise In 1972, Ronald Russell produced the book Lost Canals of England and Wales, in which he had compiled details of 78 canals then considered to be derelict. This acted as a catalyst for several restoration schemes, including one for the Sleaford Navigation. This plan initially centred on the canal head in Sleaford, and promoted by the Sleaford Civic Society. On 4 November 1977, the Sleaford Navigation Society was formed, with the wider aim of restoring navigation to the whole canal, and publishing research into other Lincolnshire navigations.
As part of an agreement with Lord Hotham to not oppose the construction of the Hull and Selby Railway (Bridlington branch) in the 1840s, the proprietors of the line agreed not to provide coal handling facilities in the vicinity of his canal. It is thought to have ceased to be used for navigation in the 1850s, as it appears to be derelict on the 1855 Ordnance Survey map, where both the second lock and the coal basin at Lockington are marked "old". By the time the 1891 map was published, the final section from the beck to the coal wharf had disappeared altogether, and the lock gates must have been removed, as the beck is marked as tidal to beyond the coal wharf junction.Ordnance Survey, 1:2,500 map, 1891 The Beck was supplied with water by Bryan Mills Beck and Scorborough Beck.