carelessly

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

"They can't speed, they can't drive dangerously, they can't drive carelessly and it's something that's already in existence so why not utilise that system alongside graduated driver licences?"

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

“Before we start, I want your dementor essays,” said Snape, waving his wand carelessly, so that twenty-five scrolls of parchment soared into the air and landed in a neat pile on his desk.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling