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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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Consumers are also increasing their use of buy-now, pay-later programs, and shopping retailers employing AI more to personalize shopping offers and generate gift ideas.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are several methods to get rid of mice, besides adopting a cat or employing Little Bunny Foo Foo to bop them on the head, of course.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Proper spacing improves air circulation around the plants, which can reduce the risk of spreading diseases and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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In hiring Steve Cooper and then Nuno Espirito Santo, while investing money and overhauling the squad as Forest qualified for Europe for the first time in three decades, Marinakis was making good decisions.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Judging by the immediate reactions following the show, hiring one of the few great couturiers of this generation is a good start.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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After smearing Tylenol, the president's unscripted remarks quickly veered into an incoherent rant linking vaccines to autism as well.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ciarlo has been a beauty aficionado from her early age of sneaking into her mother's makeup drawer and smearing Joker-esque lipstick on her face.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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The streaming giant is actively recruiting a generative AI product manager to join its Productivity Assistant team, offering a competitive salary range of $240,000 to $700,000 per year for a fully remote position.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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That was part of the rationale behind recruiting Paul Mitchell as sporting director in July 2024, given his background of running clubs who regularly compete in Europe.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the opening scene, Swift is seen laying inside a painting with long blond hair and side bangs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Israeli troops are still laying siege to Gaza City, which is the focus of its latest offensive.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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From receiving a stark warning from a tech titan to earning a permanent thank-you from another, Risher’s unconventional career has been defined by taking on ambitious challenges.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is particularly true now that Middleton is back to taking on more engagements after her cancer.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Laying on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20on. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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