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reckless

[rek-lis] / ˈrɛk lɪs /


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"The company or individual would have to be at least reckless," he said, explaining they would "be substantially certain the crime would occur and build or prompt the system anyway."

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

MarketWatch: What separates a bold investment from a reckless one?

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

“Allegations that DHS law enforcement engages in ‘racial profiling’ are disgusting, reckless, and categorically FALSE,” the spokesperson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

General Assembly in New York in September, and this is reckless talk.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

And she felt, as she sat, trembling, at Florence’s table, a reckless, pained relief.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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