lied

Example Sentences

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“He lied over and over again,” Pang said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Because this filing reads to me like the lawyers saying: Hey, it wasn’t our fault—they lied to us, so we lied to you.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

One dentist said that patients were "lied to" and told they couldn't be seen on the NHS in an "attempt to force them to go private" even when spare appointment slots existed.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“I’m furious that you lied to us—to me and your mom. Do you understand that?”

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender