toe the line

Example Sentences

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He expects that Powell will toe the line and signal the Fed will look through an increase in inflation.

From Barron's

A new generation of risk-taking investors increasingly toes the line between trading and gambling.

From The Wall Street Journal

"While some within the state may think that punishing outlets that refuse to toe the line may snuff out critical voices, in the modern age this is next to impossible," the editorial board said.

From BBC

"It's those images and posts that seem to toe the line between reality and duplicity that capture our attention and encourage us to share," Ms Duffy said.

From BBC

Vitello earned a reputation as a brash, fiery leader with unmatched people skills whose teams toed the line between confident and cocky.

From The Wall Street Journal