lied

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Here, though, we learn something important: Penelope never lied to him.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

But after questioning by Hughes’s family lawyers, Dummar revealed he hadn’t only lied about not knowing about the will, he actually dropped the document off at the church’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“He lied because he loved to. Lying was, for him, an art, and he did it exceptionally well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

In the U.S., social media companies are being sued by thousands of plaintiffs from parents to school districts to states, all claiming that social media companies have lied about the safety of their platforms.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“I just lied to those warriors, and eventually they’ll figure that out. We need to find Adiah and leave Lkossa as quickly as possible.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray