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careless

[kair-lis] / ˈkɛər lɪs /




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When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Sian set up a petition calling for longer sentences for those who cause death by careless driving, as well as mandatory reassessment and vetting before any return to driving.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Like, just in case someone’s dawdling, or being careless about where they’re dumping snow.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

In my case, the confession didn’t make me look careless or unserious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The lumber and tools lay in a careless heap.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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