Sentence examples for is lay the from inspiring English sources

Edward, WI What he has done, and he speaks to this, is lay the groundwork for becoming fluent later.

All a parent has to do is lay the groundwork of bigotry, and a reasonably astute child will do the rest.

In all three cases, the context suggests the meaning of set the predicate is "lay the basis, establish the groundwork" or in L.B.J.'s more specific sense, "prepare public opinion".

"All you're trying to do is lay the groundwork, which might allow the imagination to free itself," he said.

"I think that what Hillary Clinton's secretary of stateship has done is lay the foundations, set out the tramlines for a modern role for the world's superpower in a world where there are other veto powers," says Miliband, referring to rising powers such as Brazil and Turkey, who have or want more of a say in how the world is run.

Heroes judge, actress and former star of Blossom, Mayim Bialik, said, "What Randy has done is lay the groundwork for changing the way Jewish people understand and create future generations with our genetics.

Satisfied that he is lying, the pair prepare to leave.

"He's lying," the watchman said.

Can you prove she's lying? the host asked.

"He knew he was lying the whole time.

He's lying!" the paper said.