leisurely
Example Sentences
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Wardley, in his first appearance since being upgraded to world champion, soaked in the atmosphere with a leisurely entrance.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
In a damp back alley, Jingjing joined job-seekers milling about leisurely, haggling for higher wages while garment bosses perched on scooters brandished hiring signs, desperate for day labourers.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Other members of his sales team burned out on fruitless cold calls, but McDermott said he would skip leisurely, expensive lunches with co-workers to pack in more calls and sales meetings.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
This gives me a chance to read or watch a show, get down on the floor for a short workout, spend some time knitting, or eat a leisurely breakfast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
While we, football boys and rocket boys, all froze in place, Tag leisurely got out and pushed his constable’s cap to the back of his head.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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