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irresponsible

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


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I don’t want to leave my financially irresponsible daughter my house.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“Generative AI is the next step, and we believe it would be irresponsible not to use every lawful, ethical, and innovative tool to communicate with California voters.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

For irresponsible parking, councils can issue a £50 ticket which is reduced if paid within a certain timeframe.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

"I cannot stress how irresponsible this is," Ross Burley, executive director of the London-based Centre for Information Resilience, told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

“Yes, boy. You see, Bianca di Angelo is not the only one with an annoying brother. It’s time for you to meet my irresponsible twin, Apollo.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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