a line
Example Sentences
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Many voters had hoped the election would draw a line under years of political chaos that has seen a string of presidents jailed, deposed and impeached.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He then fetched a lifebuoy and repeatedly threw a line into the water, but none were able to grasp it.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He also patrolled left field and snared a line drive to end the top of the fourth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Field determined that such a line should extend all the way to Ireland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“Miss Culver,” Mr. Owen said, “you wouldn’t know a line or two of it, would you, by chance?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
