sightline

Example Sentences

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Preservationists have criticized the plan as disrupting a sacred sightline between the memorials to Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, designed as a statement of unity after the Civil War.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Along the water, the City Pier’s lookout tower promenade deck gives you a sightline of storms and international boats rolling in, with 360-degree views of the Harbor and looming Olympic mountains nearby.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Standard seats will be available at the usual cost of a ticket, while preferred sightline seats, which include select seats in the middle of the auditorium, will be priced higher.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

The paintings on the walls judge the living; one makes a character cross herself before she exits its sightline.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

We've come to an intersection where three streets cross each other, veining off at odd angles so that the sightline cuts off after less than twenty-five meters.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse