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lie

[lahy] / laɪ /






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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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