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Example Sentences
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The finale should finally lay to rest speculation that Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who have a lucrative production deal with Netflix, were able to wield influence over the Emmy-winning series.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Who will correct my every lay to lie?
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023
The frontline of the war lay to the west, cutting her off from Kyiv.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022
Essential to this is Plaza’s intense, subtle performance, one that should lay to rest any doubts that she can headline a drama.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
In reality, however, the fisherman talked like this because he didn't know what lay to the north.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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