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
However, the New Zealander, who is yet to taste defeat since taking up the role in late 2023, is not one to rest on his laurels.
From BBC ● May 17, 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
He walked to the finish line and awarded the golden laurels for the race to a stunned-looking Clarisse.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
