lies

Example Sentences

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She said: "They were telling the truth and they were slandered. There were too many lies at the start, so I'm glad it's all come out."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

And it seemed to me that even if the whole world was distracted with its accidents and lies, I wouldn’t be distracted.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri