lying down

Example Sentences

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Colbert has been coy about his next steps but announced he will be a writer on a forthcoming "Lord of the Rings" movie -- as well as lying down and taking a breather.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

As Bitcoin rocketed in value, Qian could achieve what her company promised its investors - that they could "get rich while lying down".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Mango jumps off my lap and chases halfheartedly after the pencil before lying down to wash himself.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass