lie under oath

Example Sentences

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And perhaps he was also disturbed that the guy who made that lie under oath in court couldn’t even be bothered to show up to correct himself on the record.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2025

Rubin again praised Cohen later in the appearance, acknowledging both the gravity of his lie under oath during a plea hearing and that admitting to doing so in court Wednesday took guts.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2023

The jurors likely won’t face any penalties unless they were found to lie under oath if a hearing is held.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

“I insisted that they bring a polygraph test into the court and the judge retorted, ‘Do you expect me to believe that police officers lie under oath?’

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2021

And it wouldn't be right to lie under oath?

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers