Sentence examples for city lying from inspiring English sources

The ancient city, lying off the east coast, was initially confined to an island that later was joined to Lésbos, creating a north and south harbour.

The city, lying on the first meridian of the ancient Hindu geographers, was the capital (as Ujjayini) of the Aryan Avanti kingdom (6th 4th century bce).

Golconda, also spelled Golkonda or Golkunda, historic fortress and ruined city lying 5 miles (8 km) west of Hyderabad in western Telangana state, southern India.

Russian authorities have insisted there will be no security threats to the event, despite the city lying just west of the restive North Caucasus region.

The report refers to the expulsion of rebels from Diabaly and from Konna, a key city lying on the route from northern territories to the capital.

Witnesses suggested the engine trouble was caused by the plane flying into a flock of geese – a perennial threat at New York airports as a result of the city lying on a well-used migratory path for birds.

The city lies along the Svisloch River.

But the city lies deep inside Telangana.

The city lies along the canalized Bega River.

The dim city lay far below.

The choice of the city lies solely with the IOC.