over the line

Example Sentences

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The deal should get over the line, according to Melius Research analyst James West, but it will take some time.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The scene tipped over the line on Saturday, but I’d bet it’s mostly paying off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"Instead, they think their job is to find out what different groups want, thread a needle through all the positions and assemble enough votes to get them over the line," he argues.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But whether the Jam Tarts scamper over the line on Saturday, they can be certain that one group of Edinburgh residents won’t be joining the party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

At the same time, a CIA agent named Joe Murphy walked over the line to confirm the American’s identity.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin