main line
Example Sentences
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Pike followed the main line — called the trunk line — which had hoses branching off in other directions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
They are the ship's main line of defence.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
Currently, the underground railway’s main line winds from northeastern China to southwestern Yunnan province and into Southeast Asia.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
The company, which operates services between Scotland and London on the east coast main line, said parts of its network have been impacted by flooding.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023
As we trundled back down the main line, I was thinking about all that I had seen.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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