careless
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O'Sullivan, 45, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 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
At Birmingham Crown Court after reviewing dashcam footage, the judge asked why Tavener had been charged with causing death by careless and not dangerous driving, which has a harsher penalty.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.
From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026
Even her hair was the same: piled in the same careless bundle right at the crown of her head.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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Power Suffix: -less
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