lie on
Example Sentences
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The acres parceled out for Stratos all lie on private, unzoned property, and the landowners there had already granted their blessing.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
He said loungers were unavailable even at 6am, and his children were forced to lie on the floor.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Kira, her mother and grandmother's grave lie on one side of a narrow path in the cemetery.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
People lie on the sidewalk or stand hunched over and motionless.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
“That’s because you’re not a seal,” I say, watching the seals lie on the sand.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
