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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

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

A separate, more casual dining area can also be found just off the great room, providing the perfect place for a laid-back breakfast or morning coffee.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

None of this speaks well for the tourist-dependent local economy of this laid-back tropical paradise.

From BBC May 16, 2026

I drive along the road through Mount Pitts for five minutes with the stereo up, and Dad is trying his best to maintain a laid-back Zen appearance about not knowing where we’re going.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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