lied

Example Sentences

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You started the show when you were 14 and famously lied about your age for your audition.

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked about the differing accounts he gave in police interviews, he said he lied because he was scared.

From BBC

During a six-year battle to get them support, the couple say social workers lied directly to their children and disinformation about the family was circulated between officials.

From BBC

But in a courtroom this month, the Star reported, Ali revealed he had lied about the quick death to lessen the impact on her family.

From Los Angeles Times

He has lied to and threatened us in the press nearly every time he sees us.

From Salon