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lie before

1 of 1verb
/laɪ bɪˈfɔr/
Forms:lies before,lying before,lay before,lain before
1

to exist or occur in the future

  • A lifetime of opportunities lay before the young graduate, filled with the promise of new experiences and personal growth.
  • The company faced a challenging period with many uncertainties lying before it.
  • The students had their entire careers lying before them, brimming with opportunities and challenges.
  • Despite the uncertainty of the future, there was a sense of optimism about what lay before them.