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lie in

[lahy-in] / ˈlaɪˌɪn /




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Neerja Chowdhury suspects the answer may lie in the book's title, Belonging.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The test will lie in what happens to Dubai’s Iran-linked exchange houses, money-service businesses, trade companies and beneficial-ownership networks, as well as the movement of cash and high-value goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

But the technology’s greater promise may lie in preventing cancer recurrences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

China's advantages lie in manufacturing scale, supply chain integration and cost competitiveness, said Counterpoint Research's Ethan Qi, while the United States is "much stronger" on software and cutting-edge research.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Waves and a long stretch of beach lie in the background.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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