lied

Example Sentences

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Here, though, we learn something important: Penelope never lied to him.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

But after questioning by Hughes’s family lawyers, Dummar revealed he hadn’t only lied about not knowing about the will, he actually dropped the document off at the church’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“He lied because he loved to. Lying was, for him, an art, and he did it exceptionally well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Sturgeon has denied any knowledge of his crimes and said she was "deceived, betrayed and lied to" by Murrell.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

That’s when I realized that sometimes adults lied because it was easier than telling the truth.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm