lying

Example Sentences

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He is then asked if he believed she and her husband are lying.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"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

The carpet is barely visible for random objects lying around.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler