lie behind

phrasal verb

lay behind; lain behind; lying behind; lies behind

: to be the cause of (something)

Greed lies behind the higher prices.

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The processor choice could lie behind the competitive price. —

Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Covid and a sputtering Presidency lie behind us, a sense of national renewal and smooth economic sailing ahead; that moment of pure Americana may come as close as any to capturing the optimism of where 2024 may lead. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Palestine, Texas The entry of this landmarked 1907 Greek Revival lies behind four massive Ionic columns. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Watch on Deadline The final scene sees Laura take centerstage for her Broadway debut, covered in blood with her ex’s mutilated body lying behind her and no Monster in sight. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lie behind