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irresponsible

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


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"There are many of us on both sides trying to calm down all those hotheads from both camps who enjoy spreading irresponsible claims, lots of 'fake news' and plenty of insults," Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The gathering was among dozens of incidents of irresponsible behaviour Cairngorms park rangers encountered that year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Until the underlying biology of so-called cured patients is better understood, they say, it’s premature, and perhaps even irresponsible, to use the term.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

“It was stupid, irresponsible, to expose you like this. I’m so sorry.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer