lid

Example Sentences

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey has lifted the lid on his childhood growing up in a quaint Maine town—revealing the stark differences between that experience and the life he lives today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

His 11-year-old daughter, Claudette, will walk alongside, as the can’s spinning lid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

On the BBC's Graham Norton, Swift hinted that it could be a big event with a large guest list, but has kept a tight lid on specifics.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The letters H-W-B show through the three tiny windows in the lid of the Enigma.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin