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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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By one count, the triple lock costs about £12 billion more per year than if payouts had increased solely in line with average earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Bielle-Biarrey set a record for the number of tries scored in a single Six Nations last season, with eight - and he went one better in this year's campaign, crossing the line nine times.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Additionally, Arcuri said he doesn’t think Intel would’ve retaken ownership of the Ireland fab if it didn’t have “a good line of sight over potential foundry wins.”

From MarketWatch • 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

Can I live with going to work every day and wondering whether this is a day when I’ll connect a call, and that voice will be on the other end of the line?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse