reckless
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When Baby Boomers were young, they were reckless.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
He moved to regulate e-bikes, and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s department began to issue criminal court summonses for reckless violations of traffic laws by their riders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
According to the watchdog group, officers sought charges against Ludwig even after they realized the mistake, booking him on charges of reckless driving and resisting arrest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Manuel Hernandez, 46, was arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment, officers confirmed later.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment—it suddenly felt reckless being here with Old Joseph, stirring up the ashes of my family’s past.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing reckless
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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