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laurels
noun as in credit, praise
Example Sentences
"Despite Wiltshire's reputation as a safe county", he urged people not to "rest on our laurels", warning that children in Wiltshire are being exploited.
With a musical and cultural legacy so vast it’s nearly impossible to quantify, singer/guitarist David Gilmour could easily rest on his impressive laurels.
Even if this tour is a victory lap of sorts, Griffin isn’t one to rest on her laurels.
Already a rugby league heavyweight through years of success, under chief executive Kris Radlinski - a former star - they have not rested on their laurels and the rewards have been evident.
“I’m not resting on my laurels saying we have time,” he said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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