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Lay , lay1 / lā/ • v. (past laid / lād/ ) 1. [tr.] put down, esp. gently or carefully: she laid the baby in his crib. ∎ [tr.] prevent (something) from risi… Daylight Saving Time , DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. Traditionally, Americans adjusted their hours to fit changes in daylight. Farmers, as well as railroads, steamship lines, shops… My Lai Incident , Remarkably, initial press reports presented the "battle" of My Lai in a positive light. Misled by army publicity reports, one news agency even spoke… Savings , Savings
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