careless
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Hunter also said the family were "really thankful" for Roberts apologising and accepting careless driving and "ideally" he would not have been found guilty of the dangerous driving offence.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 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
She sounded as careless and charming as if she had just run into an old friend at the theater.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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