happy-go-lucky
Example Sentences
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Next to the happy-go-lucky Harry, William always came off as the earnest, somewhat colder older brother who seemed to march solemnly toward the inevitable fate of being burdened by the crown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
“I was just a broke actor, then 2008 happened,” says Garcia, whose happy-go-lucky demeanor instantly seems to wash away.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
"He cared. He was definitely a people person. A happy-go-lucky guy," Mr Colgan told the BBC.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025
The core group includes the rebellious but highly competent Beckett Mariner, the over-eager and by-the-books Brad Boimler, the optimistic space pirate-turned-science enthusiast D’Vana Tendi and the happy-go-lucky engineering prodigy Sam Rutherford.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
As far as he knew, we were two happy-go-lucky girls.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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