lies

Example Sentences

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And therein lies the challenge to reducing homelessness significantly: how and where to spend these dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The truth almost assuredly lies in the middle.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The appeal of playing characters like Tom and Nile stems from what lies beneath the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

I want to tell him he doesn’t have to wait, but I don’t because it’s a lie, and I’m getting tired of convincing myself to believe lies I don’t believe.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam