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And so he steps out of line to test his theory.

From Los Angeles Times

“Pick ‘em out of line starting today, and maybe the lines will get shorter,” he said.

From Salon

Timidly Betsie and I stepped out of line and walked to the door of the big, dank-smelling room with its row on row of overhead spigots.

From Literature

We stepped out of line with a dozen or so others and stared at the long gray front of Barracks 28.

From Literature

I don’t know whether it’s just because decent Helen can’t help but do the kind thing, but after my last please, she nods her head, almost imperceptibly, and then steps out of line just long enough for me to slide in front of her.

From Literature