between the lines
Example Sentences
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“Michael” is bizarre because everything left unsaid still lingers between the lines, sandwiched between the formidable melodies of his greatest hits, like toxic ooze leaking out from the middle of two slices of Wonderbread.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Rooney added Mikel Arteta's side must "be tough to break down, make sure there's no gaps between the lines and try to hit them on the break".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He is interested in whatever nonverbal reaction you have between the lines.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Owners of the new car can only color between the lines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
It was where I napped in my car seat, where I learned to color between the lines, where I did my homework and read hundreds and hundreds of books, as my mother worked.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
