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TWTS: When it comes to "lie" and "lay," even English professors get confused

TWTS: When it comes to "lie" and "lay," even English professors get confused

Update: 2024-06-16
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Even for speakers who feel solid about the distinction between "lie" and "lay," they may lose that distinction when "low" is added to the mix.
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TWTS: When it comes to "lie" and "lay," even English professors get confused

TWTS: When it comes to "lie" and "lay," even English professors get confused

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth