lay of the land
Example Sentences
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So investors may have been waiting to evaluate the lay of the land.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
By gathering the lay of the land from experienced colleagues or getting clear guidelines from HR, you’ll have clarity on what works and what doesn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
It really gives you the lay of the land.
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025
An initial masterplan by the colonial authorities took into consideration the lay of the land and designed measures to prevent disasters.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024
“We need to get the lay of the land before we let you go off by yourself,” her dad said.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
