lay on
Example Sentences
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Many lay on the bare pavements from the early morning to get a better spot.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The rubbish appeared to have accumulated over time from being dumped from a lay-by at the top of Bwlch Mountain, meaning it lay on steep terrain that was difficult to access.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The first occurred on July 4, 1826, when the last members of a generation of fiery patriots lay on their deathbeds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Hama lay on the outskirts of these cultural hubs.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
The sunken ship lay on the ocean floor for more than seventy-two years until, on August 19, 2017, a team headed by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen discovered it lying some 18,000 feet beneath the sea.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
