slipshod
Example Sentences
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And it’s merely one example of the bill’s slipshod construction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
But she still objected to her colleagues’ slipshod way of killing it prematurely over the shadow docket.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025
The court heard the workmanship shown by the gang had been "slipshod" and dangerous in quality.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
Prosecutors accused Boylan of a slipshod approach to training, leaving everyone on board responsible for their own safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024
They were slipshod and didn’t much care, so long as they kept out of trouble themselves.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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