lie in
Example Sentences
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Its origins lie in a genetic mutation that arose thousands of years ago in regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
The experiment suggests that the answer may lie in the system's own internal evolution.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
That night I lie in bed mouthing the word Mother over and over.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
