beeline

Example Sentences

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Cunnah "made a beeline" for Manchester, hired a car and drove to Barnsley, where Hanna lives.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, a few steps away, pals and “SmartLess” co-hosts Jason Bateman and Will Arnett made a beeline for the sushi bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Five people so far had either said no or physically turned away when they saw Suggs and his iPhone-wielding companion making a beeline toward them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

The jet stream has dropped southwards sending wind and rain-bearing weather systems on a beeline for our shores.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“But I didn’t get a chance before her presentation, and afterward, I made a beeline for the marshmallow roast.”

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