1
as in applying
to put a layer of on a surface
she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel
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2
as in employing
chiefly British
to provide with a paying job
lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District
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Ohio’s exemption is fairly broad, applying not only to construction materials, but to the expensive equipment — such as server racks and cooling systems — used in data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026 -
Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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This idea contrasts with the notion that AI could be a money-saver as opposed to employing a legion of human staffers, who come with costly salaries, benefits, and PTO.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Construction projects like Hudson Yards, are massive, multi-billion $, decade-long initiatives, employing hundreds of companies and thousands of people.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Speaking of spreading the floor, Wembanyama has 20 more 3-point field goals at the end of his third season than all-time NBA 3-point leader Stephen Curry.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When someone dies of Ebola, their body continues to be highly contagious for seven or so days, with the virus spreading through bodily fluids.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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When Tracy was elevated from Triple-A to the big leagues Breslow didn’t rule out hiring a permanent manager midseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The airline has been hiring crew members from the defunct Spirit Airlines and expanding its pilot base at FLL.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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While being held at the Independence Police Department’s detention unit, Ashley allegedly damaged the inside of a cell by smearing feces and blood on the walls and floor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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In 2012, the gossip site Gawker, infamous for smearing conservative activists, published embarrassing footage of Hogan that had been secretly recorded and had no legitimate news value.—
George Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Regardless, the Texas A&M Aggies are absolutely crushing it in recruiting right now, and the rest of the country is going to have to start paying attention, because Elko and the boys aren't going anywhere anytime soon.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In high-turnover industries like fast casual food, recruiting workers can feel like a never-ending cycle of onboarding and offboarding.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The goal is $100k to cover attorneys’ fees for drawing up investor documents and disclosures laying the groundwork for an offer.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Russian sources have reported drone mine-laying along sections of the land corridor to Crimea, particularly around the Mariupol–Melitopol highway.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And the government subsidizes mortgages, so taking on leverage is easier.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Parent borrowers have even fewer options Parent borrowers will want to be especially careful taking on new loans, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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“Laying on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20on. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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