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careless

[kair-lis] / ˈkɛər lɪs /




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Proceedings, however, were halted, before he admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving in February.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In her closing remarks, Halem’s attorney Megan Maitia blasted the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division and the district attorney’s office for what she called a “lazy, careless investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

There was also the careless moment of a no-ball for one too many fielders outside the 30-yard circle.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

To say that MacKaye’s life at this point was not going well would be to engage in careless understatement.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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