laze

Example Sentences

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Jay makes scrambled eggs and bagels for us, then we talk about what’s going to happen that day, and laze around until lunchtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

On land, northern elephant seals laze around, sleeping up to 14 hours a day.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

"I think the stereotype is that people work from home and don't get anything done, they laze about and clock off early, but it's definitely not the case."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2022

I want to teach him how to laze in the grass and watch the clouds without any artificially imposed sense of urgency.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2022

“That ought to teach him not to laze around like this the whole day long.”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl