Recent Examples on the WebThe exchange brought a glimpse of the happy-go-lucky teen who loved being in the high school band and shooting the breeze with friends.—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024 Many Duolingo users have noticed the happy-go-lucky bird had become wrinkly and somber in the application’s icon.—The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024 Lines blur when the person presented the world isn't always the same happy-go-lucky person behind closed doors.—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 Chesney’s selling the beach bum, happy-go-lucky lifestyle to his fans.—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 Disney shares dropped 12 percent the next morning, in part because investors — and many people inside Disney — were shocked by the happy-go-lucky tone that Mr. Chapek struck while discussing the earnings report on a conference call with analysts.—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023 This is not a happy-go-lucky story, but an old-school fairy tale meant to frighten, confuse and excite.—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023 Far from the happy-go-lucky mama’s boy viewers were first introduced to in the series premiere, Kanan has morphed into an enraged young man with an increasingly harsh New York accent.—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023 As the symbiote takes hold, Peter becomes increasingly aggressive (both verbally and in combat), a significant departure from the happy-go-lucky character fans are accustomed to.—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 21 Oct. 2023
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