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lie in

[lahy-in] / ˈlaɪˌɪn /




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Miller’s boss, the president of the United States, quickly echoed the lie in an interview.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

The gears that make free speech work lie in the democratization of creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

I still continue to lie in the shallow bowl.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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