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nonchalant

[non-shuh-lahnt, non-shuh-lahnt, -luhnt] / ˌnɒn ʃəˈlɑnt, ˈnɒn ʃəˌlɑnt, -lənt /


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Soon enough, Paine’s words and Washington’s generalship would disabuse the nonchalant confidence of the British.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

I thought of that village throughout “Best and Last,” especially during Knoxville’s nonchalant disarmament of his pal.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

The dress code was eclectic and appropriately L.A.: hyper-curated and nonchalant.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Heading into the results, investors were a bit more nonchalant about threats to the economy.

From MarketWatch Feb. 14, 2026

"Kareena wants to see you, Chantal," Grandma tells me, sounding nonchalant as she looks over the cards.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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