lie
Example Sentences
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While investors crowd into familiar North American names, some of the most compelling upside may lie further south.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The California Dream is just like the American one: a total lie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In McClain’s case, as the law closed in, the 52-year-old wrote a note for his family: “Almost all my life has been a lie about money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
I couldn’t do anything except curl up like a ball on the floor of the barn and lie there, crying.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing lie
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