lay down
Example Sentences
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They argue that choosing the timing of one’s death is a matter of autonomy, that one should be able to lay down one’s life at will rather than suffer through difficult circumstances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Karan Mahajan was 6 years old when he saw a family friend lay down in front of a bus during a protest against India’s Mandal Commission affirmative action movement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
But California would not prove to be the be-all and end-all for the rapper, who chose to lay down more permanent roots in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
Separately, the partnership with Florida Atlantic University appears to be part of a bigger move to lay down roots in the state.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
I lay down, tucking myself into the covers as a bone-tired weariness washed over me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
