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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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Her passion for crocheting and helping children led to launching her own yarn line, called Vanna’s Choice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

California could well find itself in the firing line with forecasts suggesting a wet winter is likely.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

It said more chances to make decisions would let it adjust policy faster and bring it in line with most of its peers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland stressed ahead of the ruling that his country is contributing to the fight against climate change in line with its international commitments.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

Does he stay with the same stage line or jump from job to job?

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Dozens of companies lined up for this program, hoping Nvidia’s backing would lower their borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Sunday’s game was the first time they lined up together.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

A guard of honour lined up at the airport, where Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, welcomed Erdogan and his wife Emine.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

On Friday, he arrived in Monetevideo to a seafront lined with crowds shouting his name as his Popemobile passed.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

They were playing the elaborate group version in which they lined up in two rows, opposite each other.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

One silver lining for investors: Treasury yields remained well off their 2026 highs, even after Tuesday’s surge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

The paper shows a "record nine former PMs" lining up at the Cenotaph as King Charles "leads nation in remembrance".

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The small intestine is particularly vulnerable because its delicate lining is highly sensitive to radiation exposure.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

After the opening kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback, Poly coach Boo Williams immediately called a timeout when he saw his double-wing offense lining up with 12 players.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The roseroot grew low to the ground along the northern fence, its fleshy leaves lining a stem topped with brushlike yellow flowers.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack


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