cavalier

Example Sentences

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A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

From Barron's

At the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this week, a cavalier King Charles spaniel hopes to be as lucky.

From Seattle Times

The homeowner said Bertram was smiling, acting “very cavalier” and had “no sense of urgency” as he walked into the garage, took the leaf blower and walked back to his car.

From Washington Times

So the BBC Radio 4's Today programme debate on "Do We Need a Monarchy?" offered snapshots into these competing world views, serving up a pundits' version of roundheads versus cavaliers.

From BBC

Absolutely, and we should not be complacent or cavalier about it.

From Seattle Times