noun
a period of time spent in bed, especially in the morning
preposition
to be located or situated in a particular place or position
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The key to success in business often lay in strategic planning and execution.
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The secret to a delicious cake lay in using high-quality ingredients.
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The real fun at the party lay in the after-party shenanigans.
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His true strength lay in his ability to remain calm under pressure.