lining

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In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Looking sharp, buddy!” a teenager lining up to board a tour bus yelled out.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“There is a negotiating table that is not lining up very well in terms of even having a conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The agency’s 38-member board last year adopted a climate adaptation strategy that sets goals for lining up additional water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Bees and butterflies zigzag through the air, the trees lining the sidewalk are leafy and full, and the cars throughout the lot are idling and dusted in pollen.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day