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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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Some are even exploring technology that might one day allow elevator cars to move not only vertically but horizontally, blurring the line between buildings and urban-transportation systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

BBC Sport take a closer look at who could be in line for the award before asking its reporters who they would pick.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

That’s the biggest year-over-year increase since the 9% jumps seen during the inflation-spike years between 2021 and 2023 but in line with typical price increases seen before the pandemic.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

You step into her line of sight, give her an understanding smile.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith