The wounded sailor laid about with his oar until the attacker fled.

She laid aside her book and listened to the speaker.

The park's well-laid paths encouraged more people to take evening walks.

At the rehearsal dinner, she laid it on thick when thanking everyone for their support.

When the museum thief was caught, he claimed he never laid hands on any of the artifacts.

During the storm, he laid hold on the lifebuoy and waited for rescue.

During the chaos, no one even laid a glove on the evidence, and the case remained unsolved.

At the seaside tavern, we shared a twice-laid that combined cold, flaked fish with mashed potatoes and a sharp vinegar dressing.

The crew laid pipe along the riverbank before the rainy season began.

The hen laid an egg early this morning, surprising the farmer.