carelessly

Example Sentences

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Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

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

"They can't speed, they can't drive dangerously, they can't drive carelessly and it's something that's already in existence so why not utilise that system alongside graduated driver licences?"

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

He caught sight of a man swinging his camera around rather carelessly.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke