lie on/upon
phrasal verb
lay on/upon; lain on/upon; lying on/upon; lies on/upon
: to affect (someone) in a specified way
Sorrow lay heavily on him.
Guilt lies on his conscience.
She keeps herself healthy so her years lie lightly upon her.
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Seven of the 10 busiest intersections on the busiest roads lie on north-south thoroughfares leading to and from Interstate 80 or Highway 50.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Ford was founded in Detroit in 1903 and its headquarters lie on the outskirts of the city.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Some people lie on their back and drop the castor oil directly into the belly button and fill it up like a well before massaging the oil into their abdomen.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Up first is what Santillan calls the reading room, where classic graffiti, Playboy, film and art magazines lie on the floor or are positioned across the wall.
—Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Ford was founded in Detroit in 1903 and its headquarters lie on the outskirts of the city.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Some people lie on their back and drop the castor oil directly into the belly button and fill it up like a well before massaging the oil into their abdomen.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Up first is what Santillan calls the reading room, where classic graffiti, Playboy, film and art magazines lie on the floor or are positioned across the wall.
—Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lie on/upon
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“Lie on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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