lie in
Example Sentences
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“I would lie in my bed and hear those bands playing and say to myself, ‘One of these days I’m going to play just like that,’” he told The Times in 1987.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
"Nissan's fundamental challenges lie in the decline of product competitiveness in North America, the rapid decline in sales in China, and the damage to its brand power," said Tatsuo Yoshida, analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
For China, the win may lie in a smooth, well-choreographed state visit.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
His work suggests that the key may lie in being extremely precise and selective in how experiments are designed to search for signs of dark energy and dark matter closer to home.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
I would ride the trolley, walk the streets, or lie in bed—and ask myself questions.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
