fog lies

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

Used to describe fog that stays in an area, especially a low-lying area.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.