lay in
Example Sentences
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Vance made it clear that the administration’s interests lay in the country’s vast oil reserves.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The ad's originality lay in the fact it did not directly show off the product, but instead promised a new world of emancipation for consumers thanks to home computers.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
"Until then, he lay in the street with a blanket or blankets over him," Moloney said.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
At every moment, Naumov wanted to lay in bed and rot.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
He lay in front of us for a moment, and I felt my own stomach roll.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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