beeline

Example Sentences

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González made a beeline to his wife of five decades, and for the first time all night they did what they had come to do: They danced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Then she makes a beeline for a gaggle of giggling children and expectant women, most in flowing black cloaks.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, a few steps away, pals and “SmartLess” co-hosts Jason Bateman and Will Arnett made a beeline for the sushi bar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Joanne Bailey, who makes candles and soaps at her home in Redruth, said she was at one fair where shoppers made a beeline for products that were not handmade.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Denna made a beeline for the front door, moving but with the slow determination of a storm cloud.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss