cavalier

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In columns and on TV, he warns that Hegseth’s cavalier attitude toward the rule of law and civilian protections is corroding military professionalism.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

“Executives are realizing that their target demographics may be hesitating a bit with spending, so they’re less cavalier about passing through higher prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

They’re in their 20s, cavalier, naughty and learning.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

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 • Nov. 23, 2025

He works so hard, in anything but a cavalier manner.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman