lies

Example Sentences

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She said: "They were telling the truth and they were slandered. There were too many lies at the start, so I'm glad it's all come out."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But the larger lesson lies in how Fishtown made a comeback: not through a master plan or top-down government program, but by making private investment feasible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The truth almost assuredly lies in the middle.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Because behind the serious figure who stands between the posts lies a player who has experienced practically everything at the World Cups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Is this about the lies he told the CPS worker?

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam