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draw the line



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"In the meantime, employers are often required to make difficult judgement calls without knowing where a tribunal would ultimately draw the line," she adds.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

“There is ‘an expectation that even the Attorney General must be able to draw the line between political allegiance and fidelity to the people, as well as the fair administration of law,’ ” Williams wrote.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

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

From Salon Jun. 8, 2026

They also must decide whether to attach any strings to their gifts and where to draw the line.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

She wasn’t sure where to draw the line between them anymore.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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