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
Breeders be lieve its lineage can be traced back to the Twelfth Egyptian Dynasty.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rocky was shot very inexpensively, giving hope to all who be lieve that it is possible to make an appealing and potentially highly popular film without spending millions � or even a million.
From Time Magazine Archive
Such construction, it was held, would re lieve unemployment, stimulate business recovery.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I'd almost as lieve be dead," said Cathie stubbornly.
From White Fire by Oxenham, John
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