Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

on a line



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The customer filled him in on a line of business that Tedesco previously wasn’t aware of, and the two agreed to follow up about the prospect of additional work together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

Four pitches later, Betts scored him on a line drive to tie the game and set up the heroics for Freeman.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2024

Ohtani opened the scoring with a leadoff home run in the first, collecting his first big fly since last Friday’s 40-40 clinching grand slam on a line drive to right.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

I feel like a fish that’s been caught on a line and slapped onto a stone.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "on a line" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com