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Meanings of lie dormant in English

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Usage of lie dormant in English
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Some of these lie dormant for ever, no hand inviting their cultivation.
An History of Birmingham (1783)
2
Botanists believe it may lie dormant until the right seed conditions are reached.
Radio NZ
3
Things lie dormant in the memory for years, and then crop up again.
The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 3, March, 1891
4
Until that period, the reproductive system should lie dormant in its undeveloped state.
Plain Facts for Old and Young
5
He knew that the Prince Karl story would not lie dormant.
The Man from Brodney's
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Their other passions, especially their curiosity, appear in some measure to lie dormant.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume ...
7
Depend upon it, I do not let my skill lie dormant.
The Blunderer
8
This will draw forth those latent abilities, which otherwise might lie dormant forever.
The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's As...
9
HIV is a disease that tends to lie dormant in the human body.
Ebony
10
So long as the Druids kept occupancy and life, it would lie dormant.
Jarka Ruus
11
Flavour memories lie dormant in our cells until something wakes them.
The Irish Times
12
Aconite, digitalis, and the commoner varieties of toxins lie dormant in the producing plant.
The Heart of Unaga
13
The observing faculties are developed, and the reflective lie dormant.
A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
14
Nature has given you talents which lie dormant, or are wasted in ignoble pursuits.
Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and ...
15
The exposure can lie dormant for many years until the diseases can manifest themselves.
The Guardian
16
Many now lie dormant, waiting to be rediscovered and enjoyed.
The Irish Times
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common