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comfortable

[kuhmf-ter-buhl, kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ˈkʌmf tər bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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While Russell was leading in Canada when he retired, it was very far from a comfortable lead.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Since COVID, companies have gotten comfortable hiring overqualified people,” Grunewald said, which has led to those earlier in their careers getting “the short end of the stick.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The 28-year-old says he didn’t consider himself hardworking growing up because he had a comfortable upbringing and was focused on his social life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

She’s also both confident and comfortable in her abilities and believes she’s already ahead of both her sisters despite the weight of expectation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It was a riot of floral patterns, soft carpets, and comfortable furniture strewn with pillows, nothing like the formal, antique-filled rooms upstairs.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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