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complacent

[kuhm-pley-suhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ sənt /


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In a speech earlier in January, De Guindos said the global economy is facing heightened uncertainty and that investors are too complacent about geopolitical risks.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s easy to be complacent and not fight for every possession, but our coaches do a good job holding the standard,” Leger-Walker added.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to the Commons Transport Committee, Greenwood said she did not want to "demonise the trade" but MPs could not be "complacent" about the urgent need to strengthen the law.

From BBC

Long-term investment success requires us to be fearful when the majority is complacent.

From MarketWatch

Bank management teams and boards have long been “complacent, and I would even argue arrogant.”

From The Wall Street Journal