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leisurely

[lee-zher-lee, lezh-er-] / ˈli ʒər li, ˈlɛʒ ər- /




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If I could do anything and have a leisurely day and take my mind off work, that’s what I’m doing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Other members of his sales team burned out on fruitless cold calls, but McDermott said he would skip leisurely, expensive lunches with co-workers to pack in more calls and sales meetings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can ride a pony or take a leisurely trip on a John Deere tractor train.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The bookmakers predict a similarly leisurely final quarter for Wigglesworth and his team on Saturday, though.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

In spite of it all, night after night, my parents and Mr. Pirzada enjoyed long, leisurely meals.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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