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belie

[bih-lahy] / bɪˈlaɪ /




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He casts the country as crime-ridden, though the data belie him again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The lack of official U.S. government data doesn’t belie what’s happening.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Horvath’s Midwestern mien, unflagging politeness and warm smile belie her fierce ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

But the eccentricities of this defendant belie the seriousness of the case.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

She tried not to blink and belie the life in her stone-still body, but he was suspicious.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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