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

“It has made me ask a lot of questions about myself, like, ‘At what point is it OK to lay it down and relax for a minute?

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2021

He peered into the back of the car to make sure that there was a mat to lay the ozu on, that they would not just lay it down on the rusty floor.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie