lied

Example Sentences

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Hipolito said he lied because he couldn’t get information on her condition unless he was a relative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The judge told him: "You lied to police about your involvement in Reanne Coulson's burial, as you lied to the jury during your trial."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees and lied to the public about what they knew,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“I just lied to those warriors, and eventually they’ll figure that out. We need to find Adiah and leave Lkossa as quickly as possible.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray