lie
Example Sentences
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The California Dream is just like the American one: a total lie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
In the shadow of Duntarvie Castle's ruins, which lie among fields west of Edinburgh, there's a barn made of steel and wood.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I needed to lie down and sleep, but Mr. Weiss gave a speech and I had to listen, or at least to look as though I were listening.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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