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laid-back

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /


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Iamaleava has a Long Beach lean, laid back and comfortable in his skin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The familiar virtuosity and relentless swing are still there, but Peterson seems much more laid back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Bono, perennially laid back and loquacious, suddenly becomes energised when he talks about U2's recent writing sessions.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Smith was so laid back he often napped on a clubhouse couch or in the training room for the first four or five innings before heading to the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

His dark, shining hair was a masterpiece of overcombing, the top hair laid back and criss-crossed with long side strands that just cleared the ears.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck