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 ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Lie, Lay: Don't fear these verbs; learn correct usage

The difference between the transitive verb lay and the intransitive verb lie escapes many speakers and writers. I have written about it, and so has a Mount Airy reader who frequently comments on ...
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 ...
Traverse City Record-Eagle

On Language: To lie or to lay? Should we care?

English usage rules range from formal to non-standard. The top of that range applies to the correctness that is found in formal writing, such as legal briefs or ceremonial oratory, such as State of ...