casual

Example Sentences

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In 2005, an NBA dress code asked players to dress "business casual" while representing the sport - an attempt to banish streetwear from the league.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Duke was the heavy favorite to win not only Sunday night but the entire tournament, and casual sports bettors tend to pick the favorite.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The merger’s origins lie in a casual catch-up between two college friends: Jonathan Toretta, a veteran energy banker now at TAE, and Kevin McGurn, a Trump Media adviser and CEO of Yorkville Acquisition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Competition among streaming platforms has become about turning these casual viewers into loyal fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It was more casual, and the children didn’t behave as well.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata