over the line

Example Sentences

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The EPP wants to see the deal over the line to give certainty to EU companies after last year's unpredictability.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

In less than a month, Riverside’s Mission Inn has gained a new owner, lost two prized pieces of art and sparked a heated debate over the line between private property and community history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They had tons of it and the steel O'Neill instilled was the thing that got them over the line in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The American fought back from 5-1 down, breaking twice and saving match point, to force another tie-break, but Cobolli eventually got over the line to reach just his second Grand Slam quarter-final.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The classroom hushed in horror at how far over the line this was.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness