out of line
Example Sentences
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If the attorney general and expert lawyers agree that the sentence is out of line with normal expectations for such a crime, they send the case to the Court of Appeal.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
This is not the first time the “Percy Jackson” franchise’s so-called fans have been out of line.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Was he out of line for giving modest gifts to this woman and her children?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Depreciation rates are out of line with reality.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
He snapped at me like I was totally out of line to interrupt him watching the news.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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