lay to
Britishverb
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to bring a vessel into a haven
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another term for heave to
Example Sentences
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Hull City Council told the BBC it would speak with those affected "to agree how we can lay to rest unidentified ashes".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024
The finale should finally lay to rest speculation that Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who have a lucrative production deal with Netflix, were able to wield influence over the Emmy-winning series.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Who will correct my every lay to lie?
From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023
The frontline of the war lay to the west, cutting her off from Kyiv.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022
Curzon’s cell lay to the back of the building.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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