Disgusted with the Sangha order at age 19 (i.e., before higher ordination), he disrobed, and became a layman again, reverting to his birth name Ariyaratne.

Source: http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2023/01/rectifying-history-to-vandalize-it.html

Indeed, imagine if Cardinal Roche were a layman, as perhaps his successor might be.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/rome-says-laypeople-can-govern-like-bishops-but-not-preach-like-deacons

Kelly now has his first real game data points to review, but one thing was clear enough for any layman: With Moore driving the offense Saturday night, the Bruins seemed to be facing way less traffic.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2023-09-03/ucla-football-vs-coastal-carolina-recap

The layman may have thought it smart policy, to look out for the little guy.

Source: https://www.danspapers.com/2023/06/life-lessons-in-business-jerry-levin/

“The word ‘marketing’ is very important in nomenclature for the layman to understand the kind of work agency does,” he opined.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-goafest-2023-reimaging-advertising-industry-for-the-future-3103727/

What the layman can do on social media, a celebrity cannot; they are expected to conduct themselves in a different way as they have been put on pedestals.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/beware-of-the-power-of-social-media/