Break down reports that Anna lies (7)

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analyse

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'break down' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for analyse that I've seen before include "Examine closely to reveal or explain" , "Any seal (anag.)" , "Break down into components parts and examine" , "Examine and interpret" , "Carefully examine" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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