Examples of lie ahead in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
At a news conference Friday, officials stressed a long few days of widespread power outages and treacherous roads could lie ahead.
—
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
That's viewed as a bearish signal that suggests more downside risk may lie ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Reflecting on the fragility of their happiness, Tommy quietly warns Angela of what may lie ahead.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
An intriguing few months lie ahead, more than likely capped in north Wales by the securing of a play-offs place.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lie ahead
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
That's viewed as a bearish signal that suggests more downside risk may lie ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Reflecting on the fragility of their happiness, Tommy quietly warns Angela of what may lie ahead.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
An intriguing few months lie ahead, more than likely capped in north Wales by the securing of a play-offs place.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lie ahead
Video
Lay vs. Lie
Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.
Cite this Entry
“Lie ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20ahead. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
