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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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Presumably, he would line up alongside Manchester City defender Marc Guehi - although Ezri Konsa's inclusion from the start on Wednesday points to an alternative option.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was either in line or cooler than economist expectations, depending on whether you looked at the monthly or annual rate increase.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The author charts a direct line from the writings of Vane and Locke through those of American Patriots such as John Adams and his contemporaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And then I was standing in a line at a customs shed and the sign on the little station building said NIEUWERSCHANS.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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