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Laying vs. Lying: Which One Should You Use?

Similar-but-not-identical pairs of words provide some of the most confusing grammar rules in English. There are, of course, homophones, words like “which” and “witch” that sound the same but are ...
Los Angeles Times

Sex, lies and lays

I call it the sexy mistake. So send the kids out of the room, cover columnist Steve Smith’s eyes and prepare for today’s lesson on “to lay” versus “to lie.” Once upon a time, when I was an editor, the ...
Times Union

Learning the lay, and lie, of the land

The distinction between "lay" and "lie" continues to fade. Almost without exception, people say "I laid on the couch." They never seem to say "I lay on the couch." Plus, people usually throw in the ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Lederer on Language: The difference between ‘lie’ and ‘lay’ is a grave matter

DEAR RICHARD: Have you ever seen this tombstone?:Here lies (not “lays”)Billie Woody Robins ReedEnglish Teacher-Bill Plachy, San Marcos Your tombstone is a new one to me, and I am delighted to add it ...