lie
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
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
On the picture’s lower left lie three tools of the engraver’s trade: two burins, for making large designs, and an etching needle for smaller ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I knew how Nollie had trained her children—but surely, surely now of all times a lie was permissible!
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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