be careless
Example Sentences
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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
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
“He has to play smart football. He can’t be careless with the football. I think Jameis will be auditioning for a position going forward.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2018
I never understand how Pa knows things, he just always does, and he keeps us informed so we will not be careless with our information.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
