lay to
Britishverb
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to bring a vessel into a haven
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another term for heave to
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The Spaniards journeyed in that direction until a friendly guide told Coronado that Quivira actually lay to the north.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Hull City Council told the BBC it would speak with those affected "to agree how we can lay to rest unidentified ashes".
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024
The finale should finally lay to rest speculation that Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who have a lucrative production deal with Netflix, were able to wield influence over the Emmy-winning series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Who will correct my every lay to lie?
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2023
At a fork in the road Dicey headed south, because the Choptank River lay to the southeast.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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