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"We have made our proposal," Zelensky said, urging Russia to lay down arms "and move to real diplomacy".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

They argue that choosing the timing of one’s death is a matter of autonomy, that one should be able to lay down one’s life at will rather than suffer through difficult circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But California would not prove to be the be-all and end-all for the rapper, who chose to lay down more permanent roots in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

While the Wirths’ 15-stop odyssey may represent an extreme, many lacked either the opportunity or desire to lay down new roots while anticipating a return to what they consider their real home.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Butternut found a patch of sun and lay down on it.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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