main line
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lizzy Stroud and her husband Dave run self-catering accommodation in converted train carriages at stations on the Great Western Railway main line at St Germans and Harvey of Hayle, near St Ives in Cornwall.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Warwickshire Police said its main line of inquiry was that a vehicle had hit the man and left the scene.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The extensive corroborating evidence is just one way the prosecution is cutting off the defense’s main line of attack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
Bathtubs and showers cost a bit more, usually starting around $225, and a sewer main line is the most expensive, especially if there are a lot of roots blocking it up.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024
It was the main line from Venice to Trieste, with a high solid embankment, a solid roadbed and double track.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
