laurels
Example Sentences
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Despite the World Cup success, Shaffelburg isn’t resting on those laurels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
He is a player who works for the team, accepts tactical instructions and never rests on his laurels.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
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
