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irresponsible

[ir-i-spon-suh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sə bəl /


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Huang added: "Scaring people is unnecessary. It is irresponsible."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Faux explained that, theoretically, yes, there are many ways that Bitcoin could serve the marginalized and oppressed: It could be used in international remittances; it could protect wealth against irresponsible governments.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he admired Coxon’s courage but questioned his claims about the future and condemned predictions of armageddon as irresponsible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

I came here to pursue acting and writing full time, which sounded either inspirational or financially irresponsible depending on the day.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

While wars could be won or lost, no ruling class could be completely irresponsible.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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