lies

Example Sentences

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Substantial potential for affordable housing lies in L.A.’s underused office buildings, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

And so their constitutional significance lies in their character, not merely their duration.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Outbreaks of looting have hit La Guaira city, much of which now lies in rubble.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The answer, he says, lies in his journey.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

But this was, I felt certain, the one situation where lies wouldn’t be necessary.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen