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down the line

[doun-thuh-lahyn] / ˈdaʊn ðəˈlaɪn /






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SK Hynix stock surges in South Korea on Friday but that could lead to more volatility down the line.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Here's how that breaks down and what could later be coming down the line.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

“Investing gives you more options down the line, and the earlier you start, the better,” she said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 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

She took in all the little details of him: the beginnings of a beard reaching down the line of his jaw, his wide nose and long eyelashes.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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