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 • Mar. 17, 2026

"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 • Dec. 26, 2025

For the first time, the 40-year-old running legend will toe the line at the New York City Marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

That said, Aurienne does toe the line between aloof and arrogantly unlikable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Why couldn’t the violinists and singers forget they ever existed and toe the line?

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall