laurels
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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
As a teen, he would rent movies from his local Blockbuster solely based on them having the Cannes laurels on the cover.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Unfortunately, we’ve been drifting for a little while on our laurels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
On the left was the first version: glittery sleeveless dress, dark hair circled with laurels, golden wings folded behind her.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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