line cut

Example Sentences

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He walked the perimeter to ensure there was a line cut around it and that it was cold, and did not see any smoke or any sign that the fire was not fully extinguished.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Before Khader's phone line cut off, he also said that armoured bulldozers had been brought in.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

On Sept. 26, 1894, the Ironton was being pulled by the Charles J. Kershaw steamer ship around 12:30 a.m. when it had its tow line cut after the steamer’s engine failed.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Early in the fourth quarter, the UW freshman caught a punt at his 13-yard line, cut right along the edge, followed a cavalcade of blockers and coasted into the end zone for an 87-yard score.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2019

He put his finger on the river and followed it, tracing the path as the blue line cut through the green, followed it to where he thought he must be.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen