lay low
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The perception on campus is that McInnis has tried to lay low.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
Maybe, they hoped, this would all pass if they stayed quiet and lay low.
From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025
“I have to lay low, I think I’m gonna hide out at the playoff game tonight LOL.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
The official told him to lay low, saying it was best to stay back.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
“Didn’t I tell you to lay low, Bri?”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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