lying down
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Chad was a huge hit with the studio audience, grabbing at the microphone and lying down on the stage.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
He barely slept as he wanted to stay alert to threats and, in any case, didn’t tire easily as he was lying down for almost the whole day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Speaking to the BBC in 2024, Scolyer said he refused to take his shock diagnosis lying down.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
And change doesn’t need to be taken lying down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Franny was staring at the little blotch of sunshine with a special intensity, as if she were considering lying down in it.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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