lying down
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Trial lawyers are doing the equivalent of lying down in the street to block her reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
"I did my homework and got told that if no one is lying down, then I can hit it under the wall. I tried it and it worked out," the Hungarian said.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Eli had been lying down for hours in his stall yesterday in Trabuco Canyon, unable to stand and suffering from painful colic that would have been fatal if he remained down too long.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
I tiptoe to the top of the stairs, lying down on the floor to make sure I’m invisible.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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