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lie to

British

verb

(intr, adverb) nautical (of a vessel) to be hove to with little or no swinging

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Not even a white lie to avoid upsetting someone?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“I don’t want to lie to kids,” Bienvenu continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

There’s a long-standing presumption that Justice Department lawyers don’t straight-up lie to the courts.

From Slate • Sep. 13, 2025

The hacker wouldn't provide any more evidence they are responsible for the hack - and they are known to lie to get attention.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

I didn’t want to lie to Father, but I didn’t want to give Sam away, either.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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