line
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The run up to the speech was dominated by speculation about whether Burnham would scrap the state pension triple lock, which guarantees increases in line with the highest of inflation, earnings or 2.5%.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The governor said Liles was the first CHP officer killed in the line of duty since 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
For 2031, Citi forecasts about $1 trillion in revenue, in line with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s bold prediction.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The explosions occurred, Seoul said, about 30 feet south of the military demarcation line on South Korea’s side amid an uptick of North Korean activity in that part of the DMZ.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Clare was moving, his paws skidding over the ground, being dragged toward the tree line.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Around town, lined with winding streets and tan-colored stone cottages, locals speak highly of the American servicemen and women, even if their commander in chief gets negative reviews from some.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Hundreds lined up before dawn for a recent 6:00 am screening of the latest release of film star Yash, who is hugely popular in India's Kannada-language cinema.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
All of those are now lined up neatly on the kitchen counter.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
It’s somewhat of an idyllic place where the seashore is lined with wooden houses; sheep graze along the grassy cliffsides and residents wander around the shops in bathrobes and clogs, right after their morning swims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
She leads us through a narrow hallway lined with photographs and into a cramped kitchen.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
The one silver lining is that businesses aren’t firing many people, either: Layoffs are near a record low, and show no sign of rising.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
That was the silver lining of jazz in the 2010s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The fight over creators is yet another sign of their increased importance in the media business, with more viewers watching their content and advertisers lining up to work with them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Players try to clear their screen of coloured blobs by lining them up and popping them, creating chain reactions called 'dairensa'.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The only person I could see around was our older neighbor across the street, who was watering the hydrangea bushes lining his front yard with a hose.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
Vocabulary lists containing line
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Reading: Literature - Poetry - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Rhetorical Analysis (Chapter 2)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
