laying out

Example Sentences

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Delays in publishing a report laying out government defence spending have undermined the UK's credibility with its allies, a parliamentary committee that scrutinises public spending says.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The incentives equate to roughly $2.3 billion over 20 years, with Google and its local partners investing billions more, according to a state government document laying out the subsidies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The group has reported laying out more than $800,000 promoting Galindo and attacking Garcia, while the Galindo campaign itself has only spent about $18,000.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The indictment is remarkable in its detail, laying out a web of corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican government.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Even in the moonlight, Tristran could see that the clothes he was laying out bore no manner of resemblance to the clothes that Tristran had removed earlier in the day.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman