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as in recklessly
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as in wastefully
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Police said vehicles were doing donuts and speed contests, while several motorcycles were also seen being driven recklessly in the area.
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Continue reading … ‘CHEAP SHOTS’ — WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for 'recklessly' hitting Caitlin Clark in throat.
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On a pretty dead pitch offering very little to the bowlers, the quartet wastefully surrendered their wickets for all that England deserved credit (particularly Archer) for persistence and a generally probing line after what had been a fairly disastrous start to the day from Carse.
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Tanner plunges into these ostentatiously autobiographical roles, heedlessly, hectically and without a psychiatric net.
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There are no indulgently long songs—SUSS record in the present perfect.
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And if the calm of the room interior hasn’t quite washed away the busy day, the indulgently oversized marble bathtubs certainly will.
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Designated for assignment by the Phillies, Wilson was claimed by the Cubs, who desperately needed bullpen depth.
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New York desperately needs housing and Aqueduct must be a major part of the answer.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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The cooling stations are large 20 foot by 25 foot container boxes hooked up to a generator that can comfortably fit about 20 people, Spearo said.
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“Wantonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wantonly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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