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careless

[kair-lis] / ˈkɛər lɪs /




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Careless passes led to a flurry of turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

If you’ve heard about Careless People, the scandalous new memoir from former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, it’s likely because you first heard about Meta’s relentless efforts to shut it down.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2025

Careless mistakes were to blame for the 3-1 defeat at Brentford two weeks ago, and the 2-2 draw at home to Wolves in the FA Cup third round last Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2023

Careless historians often draw a straight line from Bismarck to Hitler.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2022

And at the feet of these dear deities, Careless of great Jehovah's smile or frown, In the fresh morning of my youth's fair might, Slumbering I dreamed, till golden grew the dawn.

From Elias An Epic of the Ages by Whitney, Orson F.




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