laying out

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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

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

However, judges said their opinion, which is not binding, should not be understood as laying out any other ground rules for strike action.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I could hear my mother clearing the typewriter and the papers from the card table and laying out the silver for supper, but I didn't move.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath