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recklessly

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /


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"It hasn't just been pulled up recklessly - somebody's thought about what they're doing," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Your friend could petition the court to remove her sister as trustee or POA holder, if the sister did indeed act unethically or recklessly.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

These are delicate waters to splash around in so recklessly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

An automated message from the company claimed Baker had driven recklessly and offered no other information, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Well,” said the Wart recklessly, “if I stop doing this I shall go bump altogether.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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