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lying

[lahy-ing] / ˈlaɪ ɪŋ /


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She said Franck accused her of "lying" about being in France and demanded her location and hotel room.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

And change doesn’t need to be taken lying down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

According to Platner, Fifield is lying on all counts.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Before morning, Shelley, lying in his embrace, was gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I had returned to my bed to find a note lying on the pillow, from Luc.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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