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careless

[kair-lis] / ˈkɛər lɪs /




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Kevin Miller, 71, of King's Lynn, Norfolk, had admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In her closing remarks, Halem’s attorney Megan Maitia blasted the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division and the district attorney’s office for what she called a “lazy, careless investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“I could do these problems in my sleep, and I studied them forty-five years ago. There are so many careless mistakes! He’s not even trying, is he?”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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