leisurely
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Moderate activities included brisk walking, doubles tennis, leisurely swimming, and household tasks such as cleaning windows, vacuuming, or mowing the lawn.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Lunchgoers love the leisurely nature of the meal, citing its more laid-back feel and the relative ease of getting a reservation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
That’s what a walk looks like with Freedman and Smithers’ cat, Zephyr: a short, leisurely stroll up their street, with plenty of pauses for Zephyr to rest on the sidewalk or scratch a tree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Priced according to your choice of entrée, brunch includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert, all portioned for a leisurely meal.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
While we, football boys and rocket boys, all froze in place, Tag leisurely got out and pushed his constable’s cap to the back of his head.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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