In 1972, Congressional hearings began on child abuse and neglect.

But even this is not necessary, as the plants do seem to thrive on neglect.

During the past two months his interest in business had waned, until it bordered on open neglect.

After many years on neglect the swallow's nest had the west side caved in.

"We're all so busy, and they thrive on benign neglect."

Lose yourself in the ceiling paintings while you wait for your waiter, as the service borders on neglect.

"Your behavior where the boy is concerned borders on neglect, Veronique."

Racial conflict, they say, feeds on social pathology and neglect.

Morning glories not only fit that bill, but also thrive on neglect.

Both classification systems warn against automatic diagnosis based on abuse or neglect.