Example Sentences

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On a recent Sunday afternoon, a bald eagle lazily flew back and forth over the spot where Semple Run feeds into Conococheague Creek.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Swim, the album's first single, is subtle and restrained, the sort of music that drifts lazily into your ears before getting stuck on your internal radio.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

And arm yourself with simple pantry staples that you can graze on lazily, ideally while peeling a clementine and thumbing a paperback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

He reclines into his couch, one arm flung lazily behind his head, while the greens of his English garden sway in the waning summer light.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

The raccoon eyed him lazily for another moment, then seemed to decide he wasn’t interesting and flopped over and closed his eyes.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker