lying
Example Sentences
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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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