lay on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Many lay on the bare pavements from the early morning to get a better spot.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The volunteers waved the man’s family members away from the Ebola isolation tent at Mongbwalu General Hospital, where his body lay on a plastic sheet on the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Hama lay on the outskirts of these cultural hubs.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
"I became so scared and attempted to run away, but a friend dragged me and we all lay on the ground," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
A towel to lay on this scratchy straw.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
