laying down
Example Sentences
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"The car seat was laying down where they had tried to go through the boot to get out," Canberk said.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The album’s lead single, “In the Stars,” finds guitarist Keith Richards laying down a fiery riff against Mick Jagger’s raw and affecting lead vocals.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
“These organizations are not pursuing any strategic objective that they are happy to pursue through democratic means after laying down their weapons,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
"The laying down of arms by militant actors would represent a decisive break from cycles of violence that have defined life in Gaza for decades," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
“What the devil do you mean?” he said, staring at me, laying down his spoon.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
