fog lies
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Used to describe fog that stays in an area, especially a low-lying area.
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- A freezing fog lay over the valley.
- A thick fog often lies in the harbor during the early morning.
- A heavy fog lay across the fields, obscuring the view.
- We could see a strange fog lying low over the marshes.
- The forecast says a dense fog will lie over the region tomorrow.
- If the morning fog lies too thick, flights might be delayed.
- An eerie fog lay upon the ancient moor, silencing the landscape.
- A persistent fog lies over the coastal town for most of the winter.
- For how long did the fog lie over the city this morning?
- A patchy fog lay in the hollows, while the hilltops remained clear.