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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

Each of their families are struggling, laid low by astronomical, ever-escalating medical costs and poor relationship decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 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

Nsia smiled upon me as I spake gently to those laid low, and as I took their hands.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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