carelessness
Example Sentences
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Frustratingly for Ireland, the first try came from their own carelessness in possession as James Ryan dropped the ball in the away side's first visit to New Zealand territory.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Never attribute to malice what you can attribute to carelessness or incompetence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
It is with such acts of carelessness that leaders lose their credibility and empires lose their power.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
Such cases get attention and send a message that carelessness with firearms is serious business.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
The stout woman turned her head slowly, her eyebrows lifted at the carelessness of the address.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
