laisser aller
Example Sentences
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This in spite of the alleged tendency in what is commonly known as a relaxing climate toward laisser-aller.
From Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
That laisser-aller policy of his threatens to land us in serious difficulties.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
Rather it gives one the impression that old traditions are all but dead and that it is mere improvidence and laisser-aller that allows them to exist.
From The Automobilist Abroad by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
But who could have believed in such complete indifference, in the utter laisser-aller of such a life?
From A Daughter of Eve by Balzac, Honoré de
With the "laisser-aller" of a tired man, he trusted to his luck, which had so far served him well.
From Maitre Cornelius by Balzac, Honoré de