laid low
Example Sentences
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Wall Street by and large laid low in its criticisms of Zohran Mamdani’s first few months as New York City’s mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He retired in 2005, while AIG was laid low during the 2008-2009 financial crisis due to losses in financial derivatives.
From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025
He laid low with a friend for a while, but when the FBI left Ukraine, the local authorities seemed to lose interest in him.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025
Some might say that Jackson, laid low by disease, “can’t walk like he used to and talk like he used to,” Sharpton said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
But, to your amazement, despite superior tactics and a number of undeniable victories, reason is laid low.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
