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Jean Gasho, 43, who is originally from Zimbabwe and calls herself Queen Nandi, left with her head covered, lying low in the back of a pick-up truck.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Because the former One Direction star excels at lying low, “when he arrives, it is an event,” said Mark Adams, vice president of contemporary hit radio programming for iHeartMedia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

But a whisker-thin crescent moon will be lying low in the twilight sky in early July, acting as a guide for finding little Mercury.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

While you’re lying low, take off any constricting clothing, jewelry, or watches.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2023

“Unmarked cars all the way, man. Everybody’s lying low down at headquarters in Dona Luz.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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