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laziness

[ley-zee-nis] / ˈleɪ zi nɪs /


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As a researcher in developmental psychology, focusing on social development and psychological well-being, I argue that news fatigue is not laziness, weakness or a generational decline in civic interest.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

I’ll admit: much of it is due to poor planning and, frankly, laziness.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Rangers stumbled on Sunday on the back of laziness in critical times against a smooth and sophisticated Motherwell.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

So, my dad, out of pure laziness completely changed his last name.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In the past it was usually laziness, prejudice, or lack of foresight that made a bad scythe, Citra had discovered.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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