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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
belie .
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Examples
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His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.
Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007
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His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.
Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007
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Cornelia chose to stand by the fireplace, the calmness of her expression belied by the agitated pace of her pulse.
A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007
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Cornelia chose to stand by the fireplace, the calmness of her expression belied by the agitated pace of her pulse.
A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007
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His expression belied the joy he derived from performing, pleasing, mesmerizing.
Pistol Mark Kriegel 2007
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A lot about her besides her name belied her gender.
Copper River William Kent Krueger 2006
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A lot about her besides her name belied her gender.
Copper River William Kent Krueger 2006
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"Nonsense, nonsense," said Tom, though his expression belied his words.
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"Nonsense, nonsense," said Tom, though his expression belied his words.
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His almost albino complexion ergo the nickname belied gentle features.
Gone for Good Coben, Harlan, 1962- 2002
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