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Recent Examples of laurel
The Jayhawks have four roster spots to fill, so naturally, Self isn’t resting on his laurels.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Not one to rest on his laurels, Berners-Lee now promotes an evolution of the web called Solid, which strongly focuses on keeping individuals in control of their personal information.
—PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Wilson isn’t resting on his laurels, however, and already has started working on a new piece to be performed by Andrew’s wind symphony.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
One day Dave whacked the laurel hedge down to sturdy stumps, like dinosaurs fossilized midstride.
—Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2025
Not one to rest on his laurels, Berners-Lee now promotes an evolution of the web called Solid, which strongly focuses on keeping individuals in control of their personal information.
—PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Wilson isn’t resting on his laurels, however, and already has started working on a new piece to be performed by Andrew’s wind symphony.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
One day Dave whacked the laurel hedge down to sturdy stumps, like dinosaurs fossilized midstride.
—Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
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Mallorca looked to have done the Blaugrana a huge favour by leading 1-0 in the Bernabeu for a good portion of a Wednesday evening meeting, but second half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jacobo Ramon kept Los Blancos’ slim hopes of retaining their Spanish top flight crown.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Ultimately, five singers will compete for this season's crown.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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But Jia Yue Technology, a Chinese company that makes Christmas ribbons, stockings, wreaths and gift bags, has already made the leap to Vietnam.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon, threaded onto a skewer. 7.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Every monarch has a unique seal created especially for them during their reign, and King Charles approved his insignia during a Privy Council meeting this week.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The dead are a group of travelers with curved scars on their cheeks and insignia on their clothes.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The left side of the case is packed with the sisters’ trophies, medals and plaques from their careers playing the sport, which is similar to floor hockey.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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What To Know On Monday, Adam Kadyrov, 17, was awarded a commemorative medal marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Akhmat-Grozny OMON, a special police unit.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Grammy and Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer wrote the show’s main title theme music, and co-produced the score with composer James Everingham.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, voters gave Buster and MaryJane the regal titles of prince and princess, while the people's choice awards went to Devin and Bonney.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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In the post, Shields shared a series of intimate photos taken throughout her older daughter's life — from getting ready for bathtime as a baby, to shimmering in silver alongside her mother on a red carpet as a grown-up.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The explosives were detonated from inside a 2010 silver Ford Fusion sedan, according to authorities.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The muted, elegant interiors, for instance, are designed by David Rockwell, whose burgundies and golds evoke the dramatics of the theatre district without overtly caricaturing it.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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Made from soft pebbled leather and pretty gold or silver hardware, this bag blends practicality with style.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Hewitt, 29, wore a bronze glittery gown paired with strappy sandal heels.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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