lie with
phrasal verb
lay with; lain with; lying with; lies with
1
—used to say who has the blame or responsibility for something
Responsibility for the accident lies with the company.
2
literary
: to have sex with (someone)
when he first lay with her
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Union urges turnout before vote The choice now lies with the city commission.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Real power lies with the military.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
So, is her loyalty going to lie with Tommy or with the baby?
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Ultimately, the responsibility lies with each of us to make wise choices and demand beneficial products that shape a healthier future.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Real power lies with the military.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
So, is her loyalty going to lie with Tommy or with the baby?
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, the responsibility lies with each of us to make wise choices and demand beneficial products that shape a healthier future.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Lie with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20with. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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