indolent

Example Sentences

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But these roles are few and far between, remaining at a distance in favor of indolent stories that only echo the humor of Sandler’s earliest work.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

During the summer, outdoor chairs overlook the water for the indolent; more active visitors can borrow bicycles to explore the tiny neighborhood on the Toke Point peninsula.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

He did at some point own a Lake Erie steamship, which may have confused those indolent researchers Allen and Rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2023

She was a would-be revolutionary, fired by a hatred of corruption and global injustice, who despaired at the indolent passivity of youth.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2022

She worried that she was becoming indolent and losing her English.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times