lying down

Example Sentences

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Or it might just be the fact I've been lying down for 15 minutes after a stressful morning.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Each participant wore an accelerometer on their wrist for seven days, allowing researchers to track both step count and sedentary time, defined as time spent sitting or lying down while awake.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Trial lawyers are doing the equivalent of lying down in the street to block her reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

She looks over at Aaron, lying down in the water.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness