lie in

Example Sentences

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Part of the answer may lie in how Iran's leaders assess their position after months of conflict.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Its rotting parts lie in the grass near a city sewage treatment plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Most of the Aravallis lie in Rajasthan, and a quarter of the state's hills have been quarried, a 2018 Supreme Court-constituted committee found.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

I lie in bed, staring at glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio