lied

Example Sentences

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Crook said Hipolito later lied to ICE officers that Velez was his aunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

One dentist said that patients were "lied to" and told they couldn't be seen on the NHS in an "attempt to force them to go private" even when spare appointment slots existed.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees and lied to the public about what they knew,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“I just lied to those warriors, and eventually they’ll figure that out. We need to find Adiah and leave Lkossa as quickly as possible.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray