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leisurely

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




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In a damp back alley, Jingjing joined job-seekers milling about leisurely, haggling for higher wages while garment bosses perched on scooters brandished hiring signs, desperate for day labourers.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Other members of his sales team burned out on fruitless cold calls, but McDermott said he would skip leisurely, expensive lunches with co-workers to pack in more calls and sales meetings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

This gives me a chance to read or watch a show, get down on the floor for a short workout, spend some time knitting, or eat a leisurely breakfast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can ride a pony or take a leisurely trip on a John Deere tractor train.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Out of it, in leisurely fashion, got Lord Godalming and Morris; and down from the box descended a thick-set working man with his rush-woven basket of tools.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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