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recklessly

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /


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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

These are delicate waters to splash around in so recklessly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It is so recklessly hot, I don’t know how they can stand baking out there in the sun.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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