careless

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"This careless violence will not be tolerated in our community. Such shooters will find their next destination to be our jails and prisons," Hochman added.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

After that, having been so cautious up till then, he was careless.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien