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laurels

  • plural
    of laurel.
    laurel
    noun
    a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves.
  • present tense form
    of laurel (3rd person singular).
    laurel
    noun
    a small European evergreen tree, Laurus nobilis, of the laurel family, having dark, glossy green leaves.

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But the Grammy-winning band isn’t resting on its laurels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

However, the New Zealander, who is yet to taste defeat since taking up the role in late 2023, is not one to rest on his laurels.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

It must also resist the temptation to rest on its laurels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Nike reached into a basket at her side and produced a wreath of thick green laurels.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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