recklessness
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He gained a reputation for courage bordering on recklessness, ever-present in frontline trenches and personally leading expeditions to clear mines.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” examined the aerospace company’s profit-hungry recklessness that led to 346 deaths in two 737 Max crashes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“The recklessness to which he goes about things, the fact that he doesn’t believe in rules, he doesn’t believe they apply to him.”
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Legal experts consulted by AFP say the two most plausible charges would be negligence or recklessness -- the latter involving a deliberate choice to ignore known risks or safety obligations.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
He gave the position his all and became known among his teammates for toughness bordering on recklessness in his efforts to keep the ball out of the net.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
Vocabulary lists containing recklessness
"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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Crime and Punishment
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Vocabulary from Readings 5, Unit 5
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