Sentence examples for considered lay from inspiring English sources

Technically, these un-ordained religious brothers are considered lay members of the church ― having a status equal to Catholic sisters who join religious orders, and equal to ordinary Catholic men and women in the pews.

We considered lay referrals as those in which patients were advised to contact the other practitioner on their own.

Ironically, while I have considered lying about Danny's age, Danny has only recently acquired the ability to lie himself.

Playing basketball cost Boone almost all his $5.75 million contract for 2004, but he never considered lying about what happened.

I considered lying about this to the cops when I went to report it, but you don't lie to the police.

I considered lying to my good friend, and saying I wouldn't be able to attend because I had eaten something that hadn't agreed with me.

Joan and Allan Stanford considered lying on the beach or relaxing in the mountains, but with a war going on, a self-indulgent pleasure just seemed inappropriate.

Some philosophers hold that this sort of communication sometimes described as "paltering"—ought to be considered lying, even though it does not conform to the paradigmatic definition of the latter.

Moreover, authors considered lying on floor as a normal activity, but in fact lying on floor is not a usual activity.

Who hasn't at one time in their life considered lying in a coffin for an extended period of time?

At times, she even considered lying about it, but nervous thoughts would always inevitably halt her she couldn't even pretend she knew what cramps felt like.