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
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 service was established by Congress as the main line of defense for children who are exploited online.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
It said de-icing fluid would be applied to keep critical junctions open and "proactive changes" on the Highland main line had already protected remote junctions from signal failure.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024
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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