lies

Example Sentences

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I firmly believe the key to resolving it lies partly in forming unlikely but necessary alliances.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The truth almost assuredly lies in the middle.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Because behind the serious figure who stands between the posts lies a player who has experienced practically everything at the World Cups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But the real opportunity lies in redesigning the process entirely—having AI assess the damage based on a customer’s photos, then approving the claim and triggering payment nearly instantly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The chorus of their interrogations bounced off the station's walls, and the lies she fed them rolled out with ease.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton