lie detector

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rhino poaching almost doubled in South Africa's Kruger National Park in 2025 compared to the previous year, despite interventions including dehorning and lie detector tests for rangers, the government said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“All’s Fair” co-star Teyana Taylor asked the reality star during their Vanity Fair lie detector appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

In the “Materialists” press tour, Johnson is more freely magnetic, sitting for another “Vanity Fair” lie detector test and answering cheeky, rapid-fire questions with her co-star, Pedro Pascal, for “Vogue.”

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2025

Employees in the DEA’s polygraph unit, which vets prospective agents, reported being pressured to pass candidates after they failed a lie detector test, report says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

And although Dr. Cable’s office back in the city might be one big lie detector, this table and chair were solid wood, without any tricks inside.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld