carelessly

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Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The result was splendid—but only after I’d compensated for a carelessly omitted detail about when to add 10 ounces of grated cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"Also that he had carefully preserved the skull over the years - even it was not according to the rules - instead of carelessly getting rid of it."

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Entire apartment blocks leaned into each other, like carelessly toppled dominoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

In a few moments Gebu came in the gate, banged it carelessly with no regard for noise, and climbed the stair to his room.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw