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laid-back

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /


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In the 1970s, Leon Russell—a pioneer of the laid-back, bluesy style of music known as the Tulsa Sound—transformed a 1915 church into the Church Studio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Do you want a a mild climate and more laid-back lifestyle?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 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

Those heading to warmer climes point to the lure of sunshine, cheaper food and drink and a more laid-back experience free of crowds and queues.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Culebra. But they playin’ a laid-back unplugged kinda set at this Dominican restaurant that Gordo hangs out at.”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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