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recklessness

NOUN
carelessness
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“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

To critics, analysts Henry Blodget and Jack Grubman became prime examples of Wall Street’s recklessness.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

"I am disgusted with myself, with my recklessness and my stupidity."

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

As the shadows lengthened, she became aware of her recklessness.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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