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
Says Texas Congressman Jake Pickle, who holds Lyndon's old seat in the House: "We be lieve in unity, even if we have to fight for it."
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
The attackers were led to be lieve that they were really going to take and hold the cities and towns and bring the war to a quick and victorious end.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Yes," said Dotty; "I'd just as lieve carry it."
From Two Little Women by Wells, Carolyn
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