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Recent Examples of lie up
In that environment, officers had every incentive to lie up the chain of command when reality on the ground did not match what leaders wanted to hear.
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John Broich, The Conversation, 21 May 2026
The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
John Broich, The Conversation, 21 May 2026
The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Once beckoned, females lay up to 400 eggs at a time.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Female tortoises typically lay up to 20 billiard-ball-sized eggs at a time, according to the Philadelphia Zoo.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Very little tops Taormina, the home to ancient Greek ruins that lie up a majestic hill.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Salmon lay up to 5,000 eggs, with only about two surviving their entire life cycle.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
While the draining of reservoirs let loose heavy loads of sediment, there are also areas where piles of sand, gravel and clay lie up to 15 feet deep beside tributary streams.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that time, female cicadas lay up to 400 eggs, which start in tress then drop to the ground and burrow in for their long wait.
—USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lie up
Verb
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High-end foundations get all the hype, but don’t sleep on the best drugstore foundations for mature skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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The attacker on your network may not pause to sleep, strategize, or second-guess.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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With closing arguments looming on Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's defense rested without calling him to testify — a move that came as legal analysts questioned whether his self-defense claim will persuade jurors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Early announces, briskly nodding.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Frightened and shaken, Carter silently nods before leaving the station.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Ohtani took his turn in the third, sending a laser into the visitor’s bullpen.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Helix’s outfield turned in a memorable night, recording eight putouts.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The toothless man nodded, and the fat woman dozed.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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