reckless
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“We’re not reckless, we’re picky and we’re aggressive.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Anna Turley, Minister for Border Security and Asylum, called Abdela a "reckless criminal" who had been "rightly jailed".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The European Union said it stood with Estonia calling the arson attack "reckless", and would not be put off supporting Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
A contrasting perspective holds that dystopian and cautionary science fiction serves an essential purpose by exposing the consequences of reckless behavior, political failure and technological overreach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Can be a bit impulsive or reckless," he adds.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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