I lay down the book on the table.

Let me lay out the plan for you.

The hurricane lay waste to the entire town.

I always lay aside some money for emergencies.

The investigation laid bare the corruption within the company.

The lay analyst provided valuable insights during the therapy session.

The lay brother is responsible for manual labor in the monastery.

The artist used a lay figure to practice drawing human figures.

The lay reader led the congregation in prayer.

The lay sister takes care of the daily chores in the convent.