lying down

Example Sentences

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Colbert has been coy about his next steps but announced he will be a writer on a forthcoming "Lord of the Rings" movie -- as well as lying down and taking a breather.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

Trial lawyers are doing the equivalent of lying down in the street to block her reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It's clear these companies won't take the ruling lying down.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

When my sisters and I are lying down after lunch and my mind is idle, I think of these scenes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver