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They’ll be back for Round 2 with their predictions for the Oscar nominations and once the actual noms are announced, they’ll lay it on the line to predict the Oscar winners in Round 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

“I saw everybody lay it on the line and compete at a very high level,” Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

“You have to give your best heart. You got to lay it on the line, whether you’re gassed out or you got full energy.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

“Our law enforcement officers lay it on the line every day,” he said, adding that they “will have an ally in me.”

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2020

Best thing would be to lay it on the line and not be a hog.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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