recklessly

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"Its priority, both domestically and in foreign policy, is economic development. There is a broad consensus that China shouldn't recklessly get involved in a war."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Howson did not properly address the risks and was knowingly involved in the firm's sharing of potentially false or misleading information, therefore acting "recklessly", the FCA added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Still, they must prove to the jury that his action—or inaction—intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently caused them harm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

When she ended those leases, Hobbs said Fondomonte “was recklessly pumping our groundwater to boost their corporate profits.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Now a troop of cavalry arrives and plunges recklessly through the crowd assembling outside the theater.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly