lay on
Example Sentences
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Hama lay on the outskirts of these cultural hubs.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
It lay on the medieval spice route between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and its strategic position made it a target for colonial occupation, most importantly by Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
"I became so scared and attempted to run away, but a friend dragged me and we all lay on the ground," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
As I lay on the living room floor in pain, he flopped beside me and blinked slowly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
But most of all I thought about the package that lay on the shelf in the post office.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
