take it easy
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For days, the Oura had urged me to take it easy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
Wall Street can usually take it easy after the December Federal Reserve meeting, as it’s usually the last big macroeconomic event for the year.
From Barron's ● Dec. 13, 2025
Now the singer, known for fronting hits like Merry Xmas Everybody and Cum On Feel The Noize, said he was trying to "take it easy" and was taking the time to meet up with friends.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
She participated in a recent summit in Queens on athletes’ mental health, and said her goal was to feel gratitude for the opportunities she’s had and to take it easy on herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
“Sweet donkey, take it easy, have a little sip.”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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