reckless
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“What defensive back would jump that route in a playoff game, with reckless abandon? It just didn’t make sense.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Airlink's flying feat divided opinion with some labelling the startling manoeuvre reckless, while others praised the precision and expertise on display.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Car crashes are common in Egypt, and often blamed on reckless driving, poor maintenance and uneven law enforcement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
But TIPS, through their inflation protection, mitigate some of the risk of lending to Uncle Sam if he turns reckless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Shooting was immediately halted, and the reckless lad, perhaps seeking an unusual pet for himself, was allowed to leave the premises with the bird.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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