carelessly

Example Sentences

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Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The result was splendid—but only after I’d compensated for a carelessly omitted detail about when to add 10 ounces of grated cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Outriders are allowed to cross red lights and exceed speed limits, but Michelle Heeley KC said at the point of the collision Mr Harrison was driving carelessly.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

It caused scoring opportunities to carelessly, and repeatedly, go frustatingly by the wayside.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

One girl, who seemed to have green hair—though perhaps this was a trick of the light; the sun shone blindingly bright today—was carelessly flinging her pencil up into the air and catching it again.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart