laurels
Example Sentences
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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
It must also resist the temptation to rest on its laurels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 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
“So God will tend the laurels and keep them wet. And I will tend the players and keep them dry. And wiser minds than mine will decide when to bring the two together.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
