lie
Example Sentences
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This is one of those games people will lie forever about attending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In Castle Pulverbatch lie the remains of a motte and bailey castle, believed to be more than 1,000 years old.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While investors crowd into familiar North American names, some of the most compelling upside may lie further south.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
I struggled to stay awake: to lie here clean and cared for was such joy I did not want to sleep through a minute of it.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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