complacent
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Now, his narrow majority—174 out of 343 lawmakers—will give Carney crucial flexibility in pursuing his policy agenda, which is focused on rebuilding an economy that became too complacent in relying on trade with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Investors seem complacent about the long-term risks to markets and the economy from here, according to several professional investors who spoke with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Unlike the long-ago transition to the cloud, which undid many existing software firms, incumbents aren’t being complacent this time around.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
"They certainly shouldn't be complacent and they should always remain vigilant and that's a message I will continue to try and push."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
He was complacent and insecure, daring in the administrative stratagems he employed to bring himself to the attention of his superiors and craven in his concern that his schemes might all backfire.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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