The construction crew is currently laying tracks for the new railway.

The construction crew lays tracks for the new railway.

He tried to lay hold on the opportunity.

Let's go to the bar and lay the dust.

She is laying in lavender to relax.

She lays in lavender fields.

There are several lay byes along the highway for drivers to take a break.

There are several lay-byes along the highway for drivers to take a break.

I parked my car in the lay bye.

I put the item on lay-bye so I can pay for it later.