A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAIN

Tue, 7 Jan '25
"How often have I ___ beneath rain on a strange roof, thinking of home": Faulkner
Fri, 8 Nov '24
Reclined
Wed, 27 Mar '24
Reclined
Sun, 29 Aug '21
Remained in bed, e.g.
Sat, 20 Feb '21
Reclined
Tue, 16 Feb '21
Reclined
Wed, 20 Jan '21
Lie in the past?