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
At practice the day before, Arenas felt so tired he spent most of the session lying down, trying not to move.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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
Breathing and lying down were about all she could manage.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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