be careless
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Cara said staff would sometimes be careless with her NG feeds and deliver the liquid too fast, causing her to vomit.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
They’re smart, too, able to spot a soft touch or someone who’ll be careless with a french fry.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023
But it’s not yours to be careless with.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
“Just can’t be careless with stick penalties,” Carolina forward Vincent Trocheck said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2020
The decision he made would be extremely important, but the way in which he made the decision would be careless, haphazard, and uninformed.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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