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lie in

[lahy-in] / ˈlaɪˌɪn /




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Its rotting parts lie in the grass near a city sewage treatment plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Most of the Aravallis lie in Rajasthan, and a quarter of the state's hills have been quarried, a 2018 Supreme Court-constituted committee found.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

For China, the win may lie in a smooth, well-choreographed state visit.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She wanted to lie in bed under the covers and feel miserable about life.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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