laurels
Example Sentences
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He is a player who works for the team, accepts tactical instructions and never rests on his laurels.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
As a teen, he would rent movies from his local Blockbuster solely based on them having the Cannes laurels on the cover.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
It must also resist the temptation to rest on its laurels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
But she had no intention of resting on her laurels.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
