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
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
Zverev made slightly fewer errors to move a double break ahead at 3-0 and dragged himself over the line as the 24-year-old Cobolli ran out of steam.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They went down the route of the hard work, get in there and get over the line and that is absolutely the right way to do it.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
With the last of his strength, Louie threw himself over the line.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
