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old-line

[ohld-lahyn] / ˈoʊldˈlaɪn /


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Old-line producers understood that you had to give audiences what they wanted, you might preach along the way, but you gave the audience what it came for.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Old-line automakers are losing ground to Tesla and other young electric carmakers that have placed much greater emphasis on software.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2022

Old-line Hollywood has responded by building fortresses of its own — Disney with Disney Plus, Comcast with new streaming service Peacock.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2020

Old-line Massachusetts Puritans mourned their lost charter and lost independence, but most colonies welcomed the Glorious Revolution.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Old-line players are responding with some new moves of their own.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2017




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