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
Breeders be lieve its lineage can be traced back to the Twelfth Egyptian Dynasty.
From Time Magazine Archive
Because the first cases were reported near the U.S. airbase at Torrejon de Ardoz, people even talked about an accidental leak from American chemical warfare weapons which they be lieve are stored at the base.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I heered tell thet thar war a dancin' party goin' forward hyar," he announced simply, "an' I 'lowed I'd jest as lieve as not fare over fer a spell."
From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville
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