lying
Example Sentences
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Lying between the capital and the ancient royal palace at Fontainebleau, Fouju is a community of just 650 people.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Lying under the MRI scanner and having my brain scanned brought nerves I was not expecting.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Lying 2,000 miles west of the South American coast and more than 1,000 miles from the nearest settlement, a tiny island was visited by Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutch navigator, on Easter Sunday 1722.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Lying low and hoping he forgets about you is not going to work.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026
Lying on my back, I see the millions of stars, feel the fire’s fading warmth.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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