draw a line
Example Sentences
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Many voters had hoped the election would draw a line under years of political chaos that has seen a string of presidents jailed, deposed and impeached.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“I will never feel complete until I can finish that journey and arrive at 221b Baker Street and meet John Watson and draw a line through the word ‘young.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
If you do decide to pay him in order to draw a line under this, wait and see if his last visit fixes the problem.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
Starmer attempted to draw a line under the matter on Thursday, saying he was sorry for appointing Mandelson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
On paper, I draw a line between us.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
