Recent Examples on the Web Nobody called for his removal for dereliction of duty. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024 This dereliction of duty in favor of attending a sorority group’s convention is most unfortunate. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2024 Three officers in the gunman's chain of command have been disciplined for dereliction of duty, the Army said in its report, citing failures after several alarm bells rang about Robert Card's intent to commit violence. — Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024 Although McConnell endorsed Trump in March, their relationship has been rocky since the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, calling the former president's actions a 'disgraceful dereliction of duty.' More:RNC 2024 live updates: What time is the convention? — Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for dereliction
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