wanton
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“As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
What we don’t have time for is all the ridiculous ways we allow precious minutes to die from wanton distraction or discourteous delays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 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
“This is egg-drop soup, wanton soup, egg rolls with sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, fried shrimp, and Crab Rangoon.”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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