Sentence examples for only lay from inspiring English sources

We can only lay the foundation.

Some female Polybia only lay eggs.

We can only lay foundations that can be built on over time.

She said Greig fears agreeing to speak would only lay the groundwork for a perjury trap.

Because of the prevalence of pornographic images online, the "shock premium" only lay in what was most hidden, she said.

Look at the gender balance in the 2.3-million-strong engineering profession, which can only lay claim to a 6.7% rate of female participation.

However, the answer does not only lie in recruitment.

"Sailors only lie to pretty women," he said.

"I was so weak physically that I could only lie in bed.

The answer to that question can only lie in the ear of the listener.

Mr. Locke has called the advertisements not only lies but "an appalling tactic".