irresponsibly
Example Sentences
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Many companies act more irresponsibly during frothy times, he noted, laying the seeds for the next recession.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The suit alleged that UPS irresponsibly disposed of hazardous and medical waste in “regular trashbins,” which contained corrosive, ignitable and toxic materials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
Dr Gaines suggested that existing laws should be used more effectively to target people who exploit and irresponsibly breed the animals.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023
The gator was retrieved by and is now in the care of Animal Magic, which excoriated its presumed former owner for forcing the reptile’s mouth shut and irresponsibly keeping it as a pet.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2023
Nevertheless, my duty in this instance was quite clear, and as I saw it, there was nothing to be gained at all in irresponsibly displaying such personal doubts.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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