over the line
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And they started brightly, with Katie Buchanan collecting the ball on the wing, beating a defender and sprinting over the line to give them a fifth-minute lead in her first international start.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Now, European Council President Antonio Costa will lead negotiations, with an extraordinary meeting added in late November to help get the budget over the line.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Arsenal lost some momentum as the end of the season approached but it was the surprise use of Myles Lewis-Skelly in holding midfield that reinvigorated Arsenal, helping them over the line.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Back up and find some containment - you are way over the line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“This is trainer Tom Smith speaking,” came the voice over the line.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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