draw the line

Example Sentences

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Every foodie, regardless of how adventurous their palate may be, has to draw the line, eventually.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

It is, no doubt, an encouraging sign that five justices will still draw the line somewhere.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

"This study shows that there's a speciation 'gray zone' that can make it hard to draw the line," Chan said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

I draw the line between the cryptocurrencies—which I’ve consistently said are worth nothing and are a speculative asset of first order—and the stablecoins, which are a different beast and have a potential to disrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The ground was rutted from past rains, but had hardened in the late summer drought, so they had to give up on sneaker toes and draw the line with a stick.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson