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recklessly

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /


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The researchers concluded that these participants were not simply behaving more recklessly.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

For police, AVs have their upsides: Most of the time they drive less recklessly than humans do, they typically cap their maximum speeds, and they never fail a breathalyzer test.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 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

"Back to fight IQ. Back to the gameplan and not just swinging recklessly."

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

Before he had time to think again, he pushed himself off into a sprint, recklessly streaking across the grass.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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