lying down
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He imagined his father driving across the bridge, faster than usual, with Mom lying down in the back seat.
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On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.
From MarketWatch
"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
I break the surface … and I’m suddenly lying down on something hard.
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The tiger was lying down, staring directly at the lens, with the sun setting behind him.
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