lay down
Example Sentences
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They added that they had spent “years” looking for the ideal place to lay down roots outside of the city.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Sakuu’s process, under development for years, uses additive manufacturing to lay down key battery components without solvents, eliminating the need for ovens, says Niestroj.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
After he used the bathroom, he saw the complainant's bed in the adjoining bedroom, lay down on the end of it "and fell straight asleep".
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Must all advocates be willing to lay down their lives tonight, or in the morning?” muses Black in light of that citation.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2026
“Well, it was a odd thing, but when the animiles see us a-talkin’ they lay down, and when I went over to Bersicker he let me stroke his ears same as ever.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
