laurels
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But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Through a proprietary mixture of light nostalgia baiting and ever-present curiosity, Gellar has achieved a rare type of icon status — a superstar who owns her legacy, but isn’t willing to rest on her laurels.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026
Domingo could very well rest on his laurels as an actor, but he’s got other projects and goals in mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
“I’ve learned what success can and cannot do for a person. You have to learn to be satisfied. People say ‘don’t rest on your laurels,’ but what are laurels for?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
He took off his wreath of laurels and with a stiff, furious gesture, tossed it to Julius, who set it on his head.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
