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lie in

[lahy-in] / ˈlaɪˌɪn /




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Part of the answer may lie in how Iran's leaders assess their position after months of conflict.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Most of the Aravallis lie in Rajasthan, and a quarter of the state's hills have been quarried, a 2018 Supreme Court-constituted committee found.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

His work suggests that the key may lie in being extremely precise and selective in how experiments are designed to search for signs of dark energy and dark matter closer to home.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

That was typical Herdman—there was a lie in it somewhere, but you couldn’t put your finger on where.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson




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