lay it down

Example Sentences

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"It's my turn to lay it down so the next young woman coming under me can follow the line and lean into the purpose that they have for their lives."

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2024

Across the square, a work crew wrestled a thick cable into a trench as Hweil cleared more of the earth to lay it down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

“We lay it down slowly, carefully, and inevitably, some branches will break, and they may need to strap some in or brace some extra branches in,” says Amy Albright, the 2023 U.S.

From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023

“And he codified it, thank God, so it could be duplicated. Rather than hogging all the wisdom for some market prominence, he decided to lay it down so it could be carried out over time.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2020

The rose in my hand seems such an awkward gesture now, I lay it down on her bed rather than handing it to her.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman