lie in
Example Sentences
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Its rotting parts lie in the grass near a city sewage treatment plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Miller’s boss, the president of the United States, quickly echoed the lie in an interview.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
For China, the win may lie in a smooth, well-choreographed state visit.
From BBC • May 12, 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
Tears and snot are running down my face, but all I can do is lie in the dirt and spit out pieces of sweet, fleshy pulp.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
