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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lay" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be a confusion between "are" and "lay" which are not typically used together in this form.
Example: "They are laying the groundwork for the new project."
Alternatives: "are placed" or "are situated."
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Daniel Chester French and Sargent are lay members.
Quite the reverse, for the majority of commissioners are lay men and women.
He did not want anyone to feel "disadvantaged because they are lay people".
"Half the members are lay people who have an equal vote with the cardinals".
Doctors and nurses are more successful if there are lay people providing patients with support and encouragement.
In specialized courts, such as labour courts, there are lay assessors who are representatives of the employers and employees.
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Most are lying.
"You are lying!
"They are lying," he said.
What he says are lies".
Jenna says they are lying.
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