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laying

/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/ noun B1
  1. The act by which something is laid (in any sense).

Plural layings

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Not at all, prince,” said Monte Cristo laying a marked stress on the title, “what have I done for you?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 962 · C1
Wickham, I can only refute it by laying before you the whole of his connection with my family.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 231 · B2
She took a little basket and filled it with bread from the cupboard, laying a white cloth over the top.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 12 · B2
They seemed greatly surprised to see so strange a company, and while the woman was busy laying the table the man asked:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 58 · B2

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