complacent
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The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor BAE Systems has warned.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In other words, investors shouldn’t be complacent, because the risk of a major shift in both countries’ interest-rate environments and a painful unwind of the carry trade is still higher than usual.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Wiseman said Tuesday that Canada had become too complacent about its economy, over relying on trade with the U.S. to be the main engine of growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Danielle said she feared people could be complacent around other breeds that are not banned.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
I heard Mrs. Van Hopper give her fat, complacent laugh.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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