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irresponsible

[ir-i-spon-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sə bəl /


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An advert for Huel meal replacement shakes has been banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging or condoning "irresponsible" dietary practices.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Faux explained that, theoretically, yes, there are many ways that Bitcoin could serve the marginalized and oppressed: It could be used in international remittances; it could protect wealth against irresponsible governments.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he admired Coxon’s courage but questioned his claims about the future and condemned predictions of armageddon as irresponsible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

It’s just irresponsible to surrender to the idea of the world blowing up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Instead, he found a suitably irresponsible companion, donned his Olympic dress uniform, and descended on Berlin.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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