as in reckless
having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions
having been behind for most of the race, the stock car driver made a hell-for-leather dash to the finish
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as in quickly
with great speed
we ran hell-for-leather out of that spooky house
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As with much of U.S. politics right now, Texas v Becerra feels like a reckless attempt to pull us back to a former time.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025 -
After reviewing the police investigation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of reckless homicide, a Class 3 felony, against Lopez, Barrington police said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The delicate gold chains holding Johnson’s Gucci dress together recalled another sensual and daring red carpet look: the safety pin dress, which through the years, has been worn by Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus, Kristen Stewart, and of course the vivacious original, Elizabeth Hurley in Versace.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Kate Hudson stepped out in one of her most daring red carpet date night looks to date with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Users can also move the onscreen joystick for precise control, with a speed wheel determining how fast the focal point moves around.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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While its shift to online platforms and partnerships with broadcasters to distribute its content and programs are showing promise, ABS-CBN’s reduced revenue base isn’t growing fast enough to cover operating and financing costs.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Born Richard Totten Button on July 18, 1929, the daredevil athlete defied both gravity and expectations during his career.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Catch up quick: The outbreak started in Gaines County, Texas, a locality of roughly 23,000 people that is home to a community of Mennonites.—
Jaden Amos,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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These tools have made operations run quicker and smoother, saving time and boosting productivity.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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After the third or fourth shots the bulls turned and trotted swiftly up the slope.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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By Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made by History February 20, 2025 7:15 AM EST Donald Trump has moved swiftly to overhaul the government in his first month in office.—
Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made by History,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Every 30 days, expect an array of songs, diverse and delicious, served hot off the flat-top and waiting to be wolfed down.—
Amanda Peukert,
SPIN,
1 Nov. 2024
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Krasinski will also serve as a producer, coming hot off the heels of his family fantasy IF, and the continued success of his A Quiet Place franchise.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
30 Oct. 2024
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More Premier League stories Erling Haaland will be back ‘soon’ after missing Liverpool defeat Tottenham can still salvage this season – here are three reasons why Man City are a team in transition: how long will that process take?—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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He was strongly criticized for not acting sooner to alert residents.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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