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Meanings of apparent carelessness in English

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Usage of apparent carelessness in English
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Some international security analysts have expressed surprise at the GRU's apparent carelessness.
News.com.au
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Ferrol continued, his eyes fixed with apparent carelessness on the other's face.
The Pomp of the Lavilettes, Volume 2
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Sam opened the envelope and, with apparent carelessness, stuck it over the fireplace.
The Lost Road
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The old retainer glanced shrewdly at his young leader; then answered with apparent carelessness.
Beatrix of Clare
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Shefford led the girl away with a hand in apparent carelessness on her arm.
The Rainbow Trail
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Mr. Venables came into the parlour again, with apparent carelessness.
Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman
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Then, with apparent carelessness, he put down the pudding, with the plums towards himself.
Chatterbox, 1906
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He made his bets with apparent carelessness, but with a real and deepening gloom.
Riders of the Silences
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Anthony Dexter's cold fingers were forced to drum on the table with apparent carelessness.
A Spinner in the Sun
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There was a purposeful gleam in her eye despite the apparent carelessness of the comment.
Jane Allen, Right Guard
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In fact, his apparent carelessness is very discreet management.
Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1
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On the body this golden brown was distributed with that apparent carelessness which is Art.
Bunker Bean
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Again he sauntered down towards the point with apparent carelessness, but with a beating heart.
Speeches from the Dock; Or, Protests of Irish Patriotism. Part I...
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Mako is stunned by Raleigh's apparent carelessness and he is attracted to her apparent orderliness.
Cabinet of Curiosities
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Every word, though delivered with apparent carelessness, struck a key-note in the hearts of his listeners.
A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. B...
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What were the reasons for his apparent carelessness?
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
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