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leisurely

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




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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

After lunch, take a leisurely lap around the water and enjoy another one of Minneapolis’ charming neighborhood green spaces.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

I take heart from his example when I wonder, in moments of doubt or exhaustion, why in the world I have launched a demanding business in what otherwise might have been a leisurely dotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Wardley, in his first appearance since being upgraded to world champion, soaked in the atmosphere with a leisurely entrance.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

It’s near a table where Ainsley and her royal court are leisurely finishing up their salads.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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