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complacent

[kuhm-pley-suhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ sənt /


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Were they too complacent in assuming Crystal Palace would just give up on Marc Guehi?

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Investors have simply become increasingly complacent in their expectations of Nvidia’s outsized execution, making almost any degree of outperformance look like a normal course business rather than a catalyst for a positive re-rating,” Acree wrote.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Political experts said India is too far from the next general elections—slated for 2029—for the BJP to be complacent, pointing to wild cards like the war in Iran and a simmering energy crisis in India.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

As for oil prices, Saleur sees investors as too complacent, noting that in December, many analysts expected Brent to average $55 to $60 a barrel this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

I do feel you might be a little less complacent as regards new arrivals.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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