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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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Dalin was joined on his boat by his wife and their son Oscar after crossing the finish line to win the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe race in January 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like any fan with a bet on the line, Jackson is going to be able to see how much he stands to win or lose as the matches unfold.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Picture a line with $1 million on the left and $1 trillion on the right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In less than a month, Riverside’s Mission Inn has gained a new owner, lost two prized pieces of art and sparked a heated debate over the line between private property and community history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Yeah, after all the years of teasing about my imagination, I’d been saving that line for this very moment.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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