carefully lay
Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words
to place something with attention to detail to avoid damage or error
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Examples (10)
- They carefully laid a blanket over the sleeping child.
- Please lay the fragile glass ornaments carefully on the shelf.
- The archaeologist carefully laid the ancient artifacts inside the wooden crate.
- He is carefully laying the bricks to ensure the wall is perfectly straight.
- You should lay the wet prints out carefully so they don't stick together.
- The surgeon carefully laid the sterilized instruments on the tray.
- We laid the new carpet carefully to avoid any wrinkles or bubbles.
- She carefully laid her hand on his arm to get his attention.
- The workers carefully laid the foundation for the new museum.
- After the ceremony, they carefully laid wreaths at the base of the monument.