lying down

Example Sentences

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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

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell ill while lying down last week and was rushed to hospital.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

It will take way longer than any of us hope, but better than lying down and just letting the worst happen.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

He imagined his father driving across the bridge, faster than usual, with Mom lying down in the back seat.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret