Example sentences of "and [noun pl] were laid [adv prt] " in BNC.

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1 But , at length , the drawings and sketches were laid out and the plans for Flaherty 's new steam-powered melting pot which had unaccountably been packed by mistake put away again .
2 The tables were laid with white cloths and there were floral spreads of flowers and holly ; plates of cold meats , salads and fruits were laid out , there were bottles of rose and white wine in front of every man , and Christmas decorations hung from the ceiling .
3 The bike was sealed to make it waterproof and tracks were laid down under the water for it .
4 There , nearly four hours of games and sports were laid on , including rounders , basketball , five-a-side football , a bouncy castle and face-painting .
5 She watched him as he crossed to a table where an assortment of bottles and glasses were laid out .
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