lying low

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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

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

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2023

Moor was recorded telling inmates in the county jails to look for Stansfield, who was lying low, according to transcripts of jail calls.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The ferry will be almost there before I can see Rass, lying low as a terrapin back on the faded olive water of the Chesapeake.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson