casual
Example Sentences
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Ashlee Simpson, it was clear, intended to lip sync, which sort of implied to casual observers that she couldn’t sing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Duke was the heavy favorite to win not only Sunday night but the entire tournament, and casual sports bettors tend to pick the favorite.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Subject lines include “Recognizing the need for fasting,” “Mice blood age affects Alzheimer’s brain changes,” and “A casual hypothesis about epigenetics.”
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
A Morning Consult survey conducted about two weeks after the Dodgers’ Game 7 victory concluded that 79% of avid MLB fans and 69% of casual fans supported a ceiling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Al fills the doorway, dressed in casual slacks and a polo shirt under a leather jacket.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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