toeing the line
Example Sentences
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During my three weeks covered in glowing sensors, I found myself toeing the line between mindful self-improvement and algorithmic overload.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
In June French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire summoned 75 retailers and consumer groups to a meeting about prices, and has accused manufacturers of not toeing the line on inflation.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023
“He was able to get contractors to start toeing the line when others had been thrown from the saddle.”
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2022
He said the COVID-19 procedures went smoothly at the medical tent and it’s great to be toeing the line at a race again.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021
Frankly, this one is toeing the line, but okay.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
