reckless
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An ICE spokesperson said allegations that the officer intentionally struck Parra Hernandez were reckless and false.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Surely, though, it must be possible to punish a company for being reckless or negligent in its use of A.I., even if no one gave an agent a prompt like “Do some crimes.”
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
Botman was shown a yellow card - the correct sanction for a reckless tackle - by referee Jarred Gillett for the Newcastle centre-back's 18th minute challenge on Villa striker Nicolas Jackson on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
But Grandpa Ed is not just a reckless guardian with a madwoman on his hands.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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