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.

Examples of lie on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The project would replace the existing dual pipelines, which lie on the lakebed exposed to the elements and other risks like anchor strikes, with a single pipeline that will be housed in a tunnel bored through rock and buried beneath the lakebed. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Carotid arteries, which lie on each side of the neck and carry blood to the brain, can become clogged with fatty cholesterol plaques in a similar fashion as the arteries leading into the heart, a process known as atherosclerosis. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 During the October 2002 incident, Washington allegedly ordered one person in the studio to lie on the floor and Jordan instantly killed Mizell, per AP. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 Though many people go down to the Florida Keys to drink margaritas, lie on the beach and drink some more margaritas, Monroe County has some stunning parks perfect for nature lovers. Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024 There’ll also be wall furniture for cats to jump onto and lie on. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024 One important thing to note about all baby swings: Because babies lie on an incline in swings, these are not safe sleep spaces, and babies should never be left unattended in a swing. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024 The conspirators would lie on the federal forms to complete the purchases, prosecutors said. The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Amide fabric, jade, tourmaline Timer: Yes Heat settings: 9 Pro: EMF-blocking; great for taller users Cons: The stones can be uncomfortable to lie on (reviewers suggest using it on a soft surface like a bed); heavier than other options. Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024

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“Lie on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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