lie
Example Sentences
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In a world that did not always see a future for female boxers, she tucked her hair into a headguard and lived a lie for months.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Fun lie: The titular characters in the 1997 comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” claimed they invented the office staple to impress their former classmates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The solution to this problem may lie in the notion of seamful design.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
LeCedre also questioned Hipolito about being “willing to lie to the officers,” and asked whether he’d be willing to lie on the stand.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Dad calls it a lie of omission when you hide part of the truth.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
