laying out

Example Sentences

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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

You get a little tetchy when it comes to laying out the meanings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

“If he was laying out in the boonies, and he was calling to you needing your help, what would you do?”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers