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wanton

[won-tn] / ˈwɒn tn /




NOUN
profligate person
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Everything’s all approved and taken care of when it comes to rights involved, so there’s no fear of wanton copyright takedowns or accusation of platform rule violation.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

"Such wanton destruction of the German cultural scene, such self-inflicted insularity, must not be allowed to happen," it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But it’s mostly a smart exploration of these two types: the wanton destroyer who relishes chaos and the wise, patient healer looking to preserve and protect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Mr Goozee, who handed each of them a 12-month community order, said the pair had committed "an act of wanton vandalism".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

This was the army’s wanton destruction in November of five Japanese cyclotrons.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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