lie

Example Sentences

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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 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

Labor-market growth concentrated in few industries, and further impact from the oil shock could lie ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While backing France's right to impose such a ban, the European Commission in January said that any enforcement would lie with the European Union, provided the bill conforms to the bloc's laws.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Swallowing hard, I went on with my lie.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler