1
British
: turnout sense 2b
2
: the final operation (such as a last cultivating) in the growing of a field crop
laid by; laying by; lays by
Synonyms
Examples of lay-by in a Sentence
Verb
a politician who had laid by his principles years ago
ever since the last hurricane caught them unprepared, they have laid by emergency supplies
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
Although galls can be provoked by bacteria, fungi or nematodes, the irritant is most often eggs laid by tiny native wasps, mites or other insects.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023
How this happened presents an ongoing scientific mystery, especially since the eggs laid by pterosaurs changed little in size as the dinosaurs grew to become monsters.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
Despite starting his career with consecutive winning seasons — a more successful foundation than those laid by Bill Belichick and Andy Reid, Jimmy Johnson and Don Coryell — Staley’s very competence was doubted.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2023
James also makes fine use of black-and-white stills, some framed in the usual documentary style, others gently laid by a visible hand on a surface, tangible representation of a tricky story.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
In your downtime, Gwyneth invites you to lay by her pool or embark on one of her favorite hikes.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2023
Summer is a great time for laying by the pool, spending afternoons at the beach, and enjoying delicious seafood dishes right on the boardwalk.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023
Distant explosions set off by animals stepping on mines laid by the Russians are a reminder that this land from the past is very much part of the present.
—Marc Santora Emile Ducke, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
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Verb
And this financial package includes funds for equipment to clear mines laid by Russia, which is a big problem for Ukraine's military and the counteroffensive obstacles that have impeded Ukraine's progress, as well as $203 million to root out graft in Ukrainian institutions.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
Although galls can be provoked by bacteria, fungi or nematodes, the irritant is most often eggs laid by tiny native wasps, mites or other insects.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023
How this happened presents an ongoing scientific mystery, especially since the eggs laid by pterosaurs changed little in size as the dinosaurs grew to become monsters.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
Despite starting his career with consecutive winning seasons — a more successful foundation than those laid by Bill Belichick and Andy Reid, Jimmy Johnson and Don Coryell — Staley’s very competence was doubted.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2023
James also makes fine use of black-and-white stills, some framed in the usual documentary style, others gently laid by a visible hand on a surface, tangible representation of a tricky story.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
In your downtime, Gwyneth invites you to lay by her pool or embark on one of her favorite hikes.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2023
Summer is a great time for laying by the pool, spending afternoons at the beach, and enjoying delicious seafood dishes right on the boardwalk.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023
Distant explosions set off by animals stepping on mines laid by the Russians are a reminder that this land from the past is very much part of the present.
—Marc Santora Emile Ducke, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023
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“Lay-by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay-by. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.
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