lies

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A clue to the missing-three-million-barrel mystery lies in China’s petrochemical plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The truth almost assuredly lies in the middle.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The appeal of playing characters like Tom and Nile stems from what lies beneath the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At the center of each of those atoms lies the nucleus, a mash-up of even smaller particles called protons and neutrons.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland