recklessly

Example Sentences

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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

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

The man was crossing the street when he was hit, authorities said, and witnesses reported that the suspect was driving recklessly at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Celebrities who behave recklessly don’t deserve our respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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