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laid-back

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /


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A separate, more casual dining area can also be found just off the great room, providing the perfect place for a laid-back breakfast or morning coffee.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Evidence shows that the Southern drawl and “the laid-back y’all” didn’t take hold until at least 1875.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He may have a laid-back attitude and a languid playing style, but behind the calm exterior there is a steely determination.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

My brother is fairly laid-back until he’s not.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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