laid-back
Example Sentences
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This laid-back, cafe-laden ledge is located above the beaches and ancient ramparts where the Douro River pours through its last, lovely tributaries into the Atlantic Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
She said her son, who had a life-long passion for cars, was the "most loving, laid-back, sensitive man" who was a doting father to his own son.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
The laid-back, devout Christian was reliably referred to as "our leader" by even his older Patriots teammates in several interviews this week.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
I wonder tiredly what could ever bother someone as laid-back as Ritchie.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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