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The mischievous boy decided to lie about finishing his homework, hoping to avoid getting into trouble.

In an attempt to impress her friends, the teenager would often lie about her adventurous experiences during the summer break.

Despite the evidence against him, the defendant continued to lie on the witness stand, trying to maintain his innocence.

The spy had to carefully lie about his true identity to gain the trust of the enemy agents.

The scientist refused to lie about the experimental results, even if it meant facing criticism for the unexpected outcomes.

Realizing he was running late, Tom had to lie to his boss about being stuck in traffic to cover up for his oversleeping.

The historical novel was criticized for its attempt to lie about the actual events and romanticize the past.

Despite being caught in the act, the cat burglar continued to lie about his intentions, claiming he was just lost and looking for directions.

The ship began to lie at anchor as the sailors secured it to the dock.

After a long day of play, the child felt his energy gradually lie, and he became tired.

As the storm approached, the wind caused the tall grass to lie flat against the ground.

Despite the hiker's efforts to remain upright, fatigue caused him to lie down on the soft moss.

The doctor advised the patient to lie still during the examination to obtain accurate test results.

The construction workers watched the tower crane's load lie gently onto the building's framework.

The cat felt the warmth of the sun and decided to lie contentedly on the windowsill.

The detective suspected that the witness might lie about the events leading up to the crime.

As the day progressed, the snow began to lie on the ground, creating a winter wonderland.

The yoga instructor guided the class to lie in a comfortable position for the final relaxation exercise.

The doctor advised against patients who lie about their symptoms, as it hinders accurate diagnoses and proper treatment.

To avoid the awkward truth, she decided to lie about her reasons for canceling the plans at the last minute.

The protagonist in the detective novel had to lie low to escape the attention of the pursuing criminals.

Recognizing the importance of honesty, the teacher emphasized the consequences of choosing to lie in the classroom.

During the job interview, the applicant felt compelled to lie about his proficiency in a programming language to appear more qualified.

In the courtroom, the witness's decision to lie under oath led to a mistrial and further investigation.

The movie director decided to lie low about the film's plot twists to maintain the element of surprise for the audience.

Fearing punishment, the student continued to lie about the stolen test answers, despite mounting evidence against him.

To spice up the dull conversation, he chose to lie a bit about his hobbies, claiming a passion for extreme sports he had never tried.

The artist allowed the paint to lie thinly on the canvas, creating a delicate and translucent effect.

The chef instructed the students to let the dough lie undisturbed to allow the yeast to work its magic.

The detective found a crucial piece of evidence that made the suspect's alibi begin to lie apart.

As the evening sun began to set, the shadows caused by the trees started to lie across the peaceful meadow.

The politician chose to lie low during the controversy, avoiding public appearances and interviews.

Despite the storm's intensity, the old tree in the backyard refused to lie down, standing strong against the wind.

The pianist allowed the melody to lie softly in the air, captivating the audience with each note.

The mechanic suggested letting the engine lie idle for a few minutes before shutting it off.

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