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
His work suggests that the key may lie in being extremely precise and selective in how experiments are designed to search for signs of dark energy and dark matter closer to home.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
We lie in silence until darkness falls, and then, haltingly, she begins to talk.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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