run lines
Example Sentences
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When my parents run lines with me, they push on intention—delivering dialogue with authenticity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
He watched his colleague take up acting classes again, something she had left behind after high school, and helped her run lines.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
After rehearsals ended, Benko would run lines with her husband and musical collaborator, Jason Yeager, in their living room.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
She also requested Himelstein’s presence on-set, and the two would run lines and do tongue twisters or consonant drills in James’ trailer while she was having her hair and makeup done.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
Well, I'll organize regular survey groups—compass-man, axe-man, rod-man, chain-men—and let them run lines; and I'll make them estimate timber, and make a sketch map or so.
From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward
