lying

Example Sentences

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"And he's just been caught doing and saying all of these things... consistently, he's been lying about all of his behavior and the things that he's done."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After calling the vest-adorned dog on stage and joking that she would bite Clark, he bellowed, “Is she lying, too?”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

And change doesn’t need to be taken lying down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And if she was lying about being in Bermuda, she might have been lying about the Maldives too.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller