lieve
Americanadverb
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Donizetti had already composed more than 40 operas, and his writing for Mary is masterly, particularly in arias like “O nube! che lieve per l’aria,” her poignant reminiscence of France and freedom.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2012
Says Texas Congressman Jake Pickle, who holds Lyndon's old seat in the House: "We be lieve in unity, even if we have to fight for it."
From Time Magazine Archive
Quite understandably, he would prefer not to be lieve that he is a gentleman who distressed a great many young ladies some decades ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some South Koreans be lieve Chun could also have been the target of dissidents from his own country.
From Time Magazine Archive
Here give me one of your bundles; I'd just as lieve carry it as not.
From Two Little Women by Carolyn Wells
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