Drops
Lays
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As Damaskinos lays dying, she takes off her family ring and drops it near his face.
Source: Film / Blade II -
He lays down the shotgun, takes the pistol or pistols out of their holsters, and drops them onto the ground.
Source: Extended Disarming -
Visual Pun: When Little Quentin first lays eyes on Little Margo, his ball drops - that is, the basketball he's holding.
Source: Literature / Paper Towns
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