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down the line

[doun-thuh-lahyn] / ˈdaʊn ðəˈlaɪn /






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"If this trend keeps happening one or two years down the line, I don't know," she said.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 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

"Eventually down the line we'll have sort of general generic intelligence systems that can be applied to just about anything in the world with minimal training or fine tuning."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Beside them, running up and down the line, went two of the large fierce uruks, cracking lashes and shouting.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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