lie
Example Sentences
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The masquerade’s origins lie in Greek religion and Roman festivals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
So what forces lie behind the Enhanced Games?
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The Justice Department built up this reputation over decades of extreme competency—like, really qualified people who were obviously going to do the ethical thing and never lie to judges.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
But salt being so prevalent in our food means campaigners think the responsibility for cutting it out has to lie with the people making it.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Then every night after dinner I’d go and lie down in the orchard till I got called to come in.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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