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line out

[lahyn-out] / ˈlaɪnˌaʊt /


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The right-hander struck out Rivas and Crawford and got pinch-hitter Raley to line out.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2026

In the final days before the concert, Mitch and Mickey hold a record signing that results in a line out the door and around the block.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2026

Toulouse dropped the ball at a line out five metres out.

From Barron's Dec. 28, 2025

"If he can get that line out, then it means we can have a pretty much normal life until he's eating enough to get the milk pump removed as well," Mr Melly said.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

I follow the line out with my other hand and try pulling on it, maybe get enough slack to slip it off, but the line slips through my fingers and I can’t get a grip.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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