lying down

Example Sentences

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It's clear these companies won't take the ruling lying down.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At practice the day before, Arenas felt so tired he spent most of the session lying down, trying not to move.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"I did my homework and got told that if no one is lying down, then I can hit it under the wall. I tried it and it worked out," the Hungarian said.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He seemed taller lying down, occupying the length of the mattress, and I remembered what he had said about simply reaching out to pluck icheku from the tree, in his youth.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie