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recklessly

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /


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By the early 2000s, low inflation had given rise to new challenges—namely, that their very success might lead investors to behave more recklessly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Your friend could petition the court to remove her sister as trustee or POA holder, if the sister did indeed act unethically or recklessly.

From MarketWatch May 25, 2026

"Back to fight IQ. Back to the gameplan and not just swinging recklessly."

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

He wasn’t told what resulted in his termination, but said that during his last ride, he had to drive defensively to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was merging recklessly on the freeway.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

“I wish Diana or Mary would come and live with you: it is too bad that you should be quite alone; and you are recklessly rash about your own health.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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