happy-go-lucky

Example Sentences

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I’ve got almost 12 years of toxic relationship songs, so maybe these next 10 years is the love, happy-go-lucky songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

"He cared. He was definitely a people person. A happy-go-lucky guy," Mr Colgan told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Mr Castledine's sister Chloe told the inquest her brother was just "happy-go-lucky, wanting to enjoy his life".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Looking back, I realize that this period of my life has irrevocably come to a close; my happy-go-lucky, carefree schooldays are gone forever.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank