lay on
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The 26th seed lay on the floor for several minutes and was attended to by a number of medical staff, who placed ice packs on his head, neck and chest to help.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Hama lay on the outskirts of these cultural hubs.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
It lay on the medieval spice route between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and its strategic position made it a target for colonial occupation, most importantly by Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He lay on the court in pain for a few minutes before being helped to the locker room.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
Then she brushed the dust off her tights and headed over to where her dance bag lay on the floor.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
