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laid-back

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /


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When they arrive, they’re so thoughtful and laid-back that even the resistant Joe finds it challenging to dislike them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Quite the opposite: Albarn's laid-back vibes set the tone for the whole entourage.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

“Paul was the typical laid-back California guy. Nothing fazed him,” Ramos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The jazz virtuoso has an unusually, appealingly laid-back sound on a new archival release, recorded with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen in Detroit in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

We had a surprisingly laid-back dinner before I crashed in my room.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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