main line
Example Sentences
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A government source said the upgrade would "rocket boost connectivity on every main line train in Britain over the next few years, tackling both slow speeds and irritating not-spots".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Pike followed the main line — called the trunk line — which had hoses branching off in other directions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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
Land near Handsacre will still be protected, which is where a connection will be built linking HS2 to the main line, on which HS2 trains will now travel on to Manchester using conventional tracks.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024
The main line had been cleared and the first train rattled slowly through.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
