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

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

Nike reached into a basket at her side and produced a wreath of thick green laurels.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan