lying down

Example Sentences

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That call-out was nasty and unfair, and the Citadel CEO might not take it lying down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Each participant wore an accelerometer on their wrist for seven days, allowing researchers to track both step count and sedentary time, defined as time spent sitting or lying down while awake.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

At practice the day before, Arenas felt so tired he spent most of the session lying down, trying not to move.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

According to ME Research UK, PoTS is a debilitating, under-recognised condition that causes quick heart rate increases after getting up from sitting or lying down.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The next thing I know, he’s at eye level and then lying down on the filthy floor next to me.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson