carelessly

Example Sentences

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"Carelessly written laws sweep up so many people who were not intended to be affected by them."

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2022

Carelessly discarded cigarette butts, improperly extinguished campfires and lightning have all influenced the frequency and intensity of wildfires.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2021

Carelessly downing a dose, Lance is abruptly birded, which leaves him bewildered, bothered and blowing his stack.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2019

Carelessly tossed out food containers can cause fires.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2018

Carelessly she laid her hand upon the desk to show off the emerald ring, and she spoke in the most imperious tone she could manage.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood