irresponsible
Example Sentences
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"It was just a way for them to sound smart, and I really hate that. I think we're scaring people and that's irresponsible," he said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Anti-doping officials decry the event as unethical, irresponsible and dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“However, any implication that administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
A prominent backbench critic of Sir Keir said it was a "totally irresponsible solo mission".
From BBC • May 9, 2026
“Let me ask you something. You know Mr. Reilly well. Do you think he’s very irresponsible or maybe even dangerous?”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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