on a line
Example Sentences
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In a February 2025 letter to state regulators, Edison said it had detected a single fault on a line more than five miles away from Altadena about 6:11 p.m. on the night the fire ignited.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
When a client draws on a line, that adds to a bank’s exposure and increases the capital required, according to Jill Cetina, executive professor of finance at Texas A&M University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
One morning early this week, Niccol said, he visited a Starbucks location to check in on a line of protein-infused beverages making their debut that day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025
Alexis Díaz started the inning by hitting a batter, then gave up a double to Laureano on a line drive to center.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
And now the Dauntless sat out there in the waves, beckoning like bait on a line.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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