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
Breeders be lieve its lineage can be traced back to the Twelfth Egyptian Dynasty.
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
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
They had both said they wanted to see us off, and to compare machines; but we, being modest people, thought we would as lieve escape without their comments and farewells.
From A Canterbury Pilgrimage by Elizabeth Robins Pennell
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