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

You get a little tetchy when it comes to laying out the meanings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After Wembanyama re-watched the film of the auditions to select his captains, he convened them with a presentation laying out their mission in no uncertain terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

One morning I was laying out some clothes to dry in the sun when Selvam came running in, his face hot and excited.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya