1. The teacher laid down her books on the desk before starting the lesson.
2. She laid the blanket on the bed and invited her friend to sit down.
3. The construction workers laid the foundation for the new building.
4. He laid out his plan for the project during the meeting.
5. The gardener laid mulch around the plants to protect them from the sun.
6. The police laid charges against the suspect for theft.
7. The company laid off several employees due to financial difficulties.
8. The artist laid down the first layer of paint on the canvas.
9. The judge laid out the rules of the trial before it began.
10. The mother laid her child down for a nap in the afternoon.
Please note that «lay» is a verb that can have different meanings and uses depending on the context.