How to Use line in a Sentence
line
noun
- The people were waiting in line.
- Cut the paper along the dotted line.
- I drew a straight line down the page to separate the two lists.
- Everybody had to get in line and wait their turn.
- After three hours on the road, they finally crossed the state line.
- Their yards were separated by a line of trees.
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Williams’ return set the Ravens up at the Jets’ 13-yard line.
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Jonas Shaffer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Sep. 2022
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The Bulldogs drove to the 2-yard line late in the first half, but the Wildcats held them to a field goal.
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Michael Lev,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Sep. 2022
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Our hotel, in the Silom area, sat a short walk from the subway line.
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Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
15 Dec. 2022
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The speaker of the House is the second in line for the presidency.
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ABC News,
21 Aug. 2022
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The Bengals then ran four plays from the 3-yard line and were unable to get any points.
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The Enquirer,
13 Sep. 2022
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So Davis cautioned the 38-year-old prince, who remains fifth in line to the British throne.
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Nardine Saadstaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2023
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But, the current line has settled at Chiefs -1.5 at home.
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Nick Hennion,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2023
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Trey Lance will be first in line for reps with the Niners this summer.
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BostonGlobe.com,
26 July 2022
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So, with their friendship on the line, Justin asks Rodney to chat about Eliza.
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Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
2 Nov. 2022
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Bryce Perkins is next in line on the Rams' quarterback depth chart.
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Tyler Dragon,
USA TODAY,
12 Nov. 2022
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That came late in the fourth quarter, when Auburn faced fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line with 3:12 to play and trailing by eight.
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Tom Green | [email protected],
al,
13 Sep. 2022
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This part where the girls slow down to belt out this line is one of a kind and fans love to sing along when the song is performed live.
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Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
19 Oct. 2022
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But the call from Khloie and some of her classmates who came on the line or made their own attempts to call for help were clear.
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Rachel Clarke,
CNN,
1 Nov. 2022
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Jeff Harper was in line to board a plane that was on time but also too late.
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Neal Rubin,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Aug. 2022
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Down the line, workers cut grooves into the copper-alloy bands around the base of each shell.
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Rebecca Lieberman,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2023
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Lives are truly on the line in the context of health workforce well-being.
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Sarah Smithson,
STAT,
31 Oct. 2022
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Extend the lip line slightly past the edge of your natural lips.
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Emerald Elitou,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2022
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Keller saw time on a line with Ritchie and Barrett Hayton to fill in for Kassian.
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Jenna Ortiz,
The Arizona Republic,
1 Nov. 2022
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This was more about her standing as the number three in the line of succession.
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CBS News,
17 Aug. 2022
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The line, plagued by a lack of continuity, got off to a rocky start last season.
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Nicole Yang,
BostonGlobe.com,
16 July 2022
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Several teams face make-or-break games this week with the postseason on the line.
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Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Nov. 2022
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His record as a head coach and offensive line coach speaks for itself.
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Matthew Glenesk,
The Indianapolis Star,
9 Oct. 2022
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The children will keep their place in the succession after their father, who is sixth in line to the throne.
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Brie Stimson | Fox News,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2023
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Keep in mind that general onsale hasn’t started just yet, but concert tickets often end up on StubHub down the line.
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John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2023
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