lies

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The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Many of our roads are wearing out, the potholes are the symptom, and we've got to address what lies underneath that," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The truth almost assuredly lies in the middle.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I firmly believe the key to resolving it lies partly in forming unlikely but necessary alliances.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

His lips turn up at the corners and I see the lies that peek out from under them.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam