carelessly

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Pape Sarr carelessly surrendered possession on the edge of his own area and Bukayo Saka crossed towards Eze, who took a touch before netting with an agile volley from 10 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The result was splendid—but only after I’d compensated for a carelessly omitted detail about when to add 10 ounces of grated cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It happened again when Pape Matar Sarr, with the score 2-2, carelessly ceded possession just before the hour, the mistake ending with Fabian Ruiz putting PSG ahead for the first time.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Entire apartment blocks leaned into each other, like carelessly toppled dominoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

“Very latest model. Only came out last month,” said Flint carelessly, flicking a speck of dust from the end of his own.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling