down the line
Example Sentences
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While El Nino typically peaks between November and February, the resulting spike in temperatures typically comes later down the line.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Weaker growth data can become good news because they imply less inflation and less policy drag down the line.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Xi then walked down the line of American officials to shake their hands before he and Trump stood under a red-and-yellow canopy for a rendition of both countries’ national anthems.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Nothing would please him more than turning the handshake into a collaboration down the line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The men arranged themselves before the conveyor belt and each was responsible for attaching his assigned component to the shape moving down the line.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
