lie
Example Sentences
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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
"I'm not going to lie, I'm very, very happy that we've won this week," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Khichuri’s beauty and widespread appeal lie in its versatility.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
All morning he went at it, not saying a word about my lie of having to help my mom at church, but whispering, even in religion class, a little chant: “Cobra … Cobra.…”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Vocabulary lists containing lie
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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