over the line

Example Sentences

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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

But getting over the line at a Grand Slam has been a different story.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As tensions come back down a notch with the United States, after Europe got approval of a 2025 trade agreement over the line, the bloc is turning its focus to China.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Freya Kemp hit the winning run off Bree Illing as got England over the line with 37 balls, to spare to wrap up their seventh successive T20 bilateral series victory against the White Ferns.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Louie would glide over the line, Pete would be there to tackle him, and the kids in the bleachers would cheer and stomp.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand