lie with
Example Sentences
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The president has a largely ceremonial role, responsible for representation and the promulgation of laws, while most executive powers lie with the prime minister.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The more plausible fix may lie with Congress.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
The error with any individual issue may lie with the insurer, the provider or the patient.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
His only chance of a fairytale win appears to lie with the weather Gods.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The people seem perfectly intelligent as individuals; the problem seems instead to lie with their societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
