recklessness
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The recklessness of the fourth evening was made more baffling by the orthodox manner in which England went about their business on Monday.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Party authorities punished nearly 160,000 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit last year, a 16% increase from the 2024 total, according to official data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
“The recklessness to which he goes about things, the fact that he doesn’t believe in rules, he doesn’t believe they apply to him.”
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
While she pulled the burrs from his coat, she scolded him for the recklessness of his flight.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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Vocabulary lists containing recklessness
"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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Crime and Punishment
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Vocabulary from Readings 5, Unit 5
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