between the lines

Example Sentences

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‘So. Yeah. I might not have much to show just yet, but I guess I’ve figured out that it’s not always what you read on the lines that’s important. Sometimes it’s what’s in between them. And in between the lines on my family tree, the more I look, the more interesting the questions are getting. So that’s it really. Not much to say, but hopefully by the end of the project I’ll have a few more answers to go with the questions.’

From Literature

He spoke to Foden on the touchline with the playmaker stationed between the lines, centrally, which opened up space out wide.

From BBC

He is interested in whatever nonverbal reaction you have between the lines.

From Los Angeles Times

"I can read between the lines, bro," he said.

From Barron's

A shoutout to the “Lane Centering” driver-assist system for keeping me squarely between the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal