laurels
Example Sentences
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He is a player who works for the team, accepts tactical instructions and never rests on his laurels.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
It must also resist the temptation to rest on its laurels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Through a proprietary mixture of light nostalgia baiting and ever-present curiosity, Gellar has achieved a rare type of icon status — a superstar who owns her legacy, but isn’t willing to rest on her laurels.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
Objects began to rain down onto the sand as the people threw flowers, laurels, coins, pieces of jewelry, articles of clothing.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
