down the line
Example Sentences
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"He can use his backhand down the line because Cobolli likes to use his forehand from the backhand corner quite a lot."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
While El Nino usually peaks between November and February, the resulting spike in temperatures typically comes later down the line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
That’s because the game’s popularity will likely force its developers to consistently add updates to make the game bigger and bigger, creating new value for players down the line.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Those episodes helped draw a blueprint for how the Fed would respond to even bigger shocks down the line, like the 2008–09 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Get back in the car,” he snapped over his shoulder to his nurse, who had followed him down the line.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
