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indiscriminately

[in-di-skrim-uh-nit-lee] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɪm ə nɪt li /




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But the answer is to make developers bear those costs—not to suspend projects indiscriminately and risk the state’s economic and technological future.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

“John cleared a tear gas canister away from everyone,” Johnson said, pushing back on the government’s account and adding that tear gas had been deployed indiscriminately by law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Often, in the early stages of a sell-off, some names that don’t deserve to drop so harshly take major hits as market participants sell indiscriminately.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

For example, California police are now legally required to attempt de-escalation before resorting to less lethal weapons and are forbidden from firing indiscriminately into crowds.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2026

You’d think she understood—the way she acted so pleased, flashing her two-toothed smile about indiscriminately.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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