Lay
Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Stress
Stress verb - To experience concern or anxiety.
Both words in one sentence
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Anybody want to lay bets that, should somebody attempt in-series to implant skills within their personality or attempt to cure post-traumatic stress syndrome, would turn out to be a rather bad idea?
Source: Series / Dollhouse -
The contract was signed May 24, 1941, and Max caved in because he was blackmailed by Paramount to do so or they might lay off Seymour Kneitel who was his son-in-law and creative head of the studio and the stress may lead to another heart attack after Seymour was recovering from his first.
Source: Creator / Max and Dave Fleischer
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