laying out

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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

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

Spanish officials have sought to allay concerns about the ship's arrival, laying out in detail the containment precautions being taken.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

For now, I move around the Commandant quietly, setting down her breakfast tray, clearing her tea from the night before, laying out her uniform.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir