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leisurely

[lee-zher-lee, lezh-er-] / ˈli ʒər li, ˈlɛʒ ər- /




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There will be occasional flurries of action and tense situations, but it’s a leisurely watch — though not slow, in the pejorative sense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The food system in the U.S. — largely built around speed and convenience — doesn’t exactly align with home-cooked meals leisurely shared with those you love.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

The walk at a leisurely pace takes around four hours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Time to downshift to the more leisurely part of your evening—and maybe even to the start of your holiday weekend.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

I glanced back and saw him approaching leisurely, swinging his scythe as if he were enjoying the feel of having it in his hands again.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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