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.