lieve
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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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
I would think moral-minded people might object to books that are philosophically alien to what they be lieve.
From Time Magazine Archive
One can be lieve this only at the expense of ignoring what the pictures are actually about.
From Time Magazine Archive
The experience was exhilarating: "I do not be lieve that I have ever felt more completely in tune with the universe than I felt that morning."
From Time Magazine Archive
"I dare say Matilda would as lieve you did," said Norton.
From The House in Town by Susan Warner
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