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down the line

[doun-thuh-lahyn] / ˈdaʊn ðəˈlaɪn /






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Weaker growth data can become good news because they imply less inflation and less policy drag down the line.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Xi then walked down the line of American officials to shake their hands before he and Trump stood under a red-and-yellow canopy for a rendition of both countries’ national anthems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Those are the market’s suspects for companies that could experience disruption from AI models, which appear to have the technological potential to provide an array of services down the line.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Nothing would please him more than turning the handshake into a collaboration down the line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The commander walked up and down the line, chewing on his toothpick.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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