line of demarcation
Example Sentences
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"Truth is a line of demarcation between a democratic government and authoritarian regime," Pascal wrote, as he paid tribute to Pretti and another US citizen killed in Minneapolis this month, 37-year-old Renee Good.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
“But yeah, there’s a certain line of demarcation when Max is not in the lineup, what happens to our offense.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025
The “Super Bowl” era may be some sort of line of demarcation that historians and fans alike have adopted, but it should not diminish what came before.
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023
It would provide credence for the theory that Wilson’s problems this year are mostly attributable to the midseason finger injury that stands as an undeniable line of demarcation in 2021.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021
Beyond the reach of the water the barrens instantly commence; the line of demarcation is sharp enough to cross with a step.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
