main line
Example Sentences
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Warwickshire Police said its main line of inquiry was that a vehicle had hit the man and left the scene.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The extensive corroborating evidence is just one way the prosecution is cutting off the defense’s main line of attack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
The service was established by Congress as the main line of defense for children who are exploited online.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
They are the ship's main line of defence.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
It was the main line from Venice to Trieste, with a high solid embankment, a solid roadbed and double track.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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