complacent
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While equities have remained supported, the strength in defensive assets points to a market far from complacent, underscoring the importance of watching intermarket signals for clues on what comes next.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
But the Fed can’t be complacent, Schmid said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“People got a little complacent that fuel would always be $56,” and didn’t have to think about fuel prices in the past few years, he said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
After a chastening start to the campaign, England surely won't be complacent.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
I heard Mrs. Van Hopper give her fat, complacent laugh.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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