out of line
Example Sentences
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And so he steps out of line to test his theory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Pick ‘em out of line starting today, and maybe the lines will get shorter,” he said.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
Depreciation rates are out of line with reality.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
Holt noted that the city made sure that its bed-tax rate wouldn’t be out of line compared to competing municipalities.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025
One windy afternoon he pulls Helmut Rodel out of line.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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