on the line
Example Sentences
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That would mean a shaky defensive lineup with the game still on the line in the ninth, with pitchers forced to hit if it went into extra innings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Golden Tempo is third on the line at 9-2 after drawing the outside post.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Each agreement represents “another country putting their own resources on the line, assuming ownership of their health systems, and reducing long-term dependence on U.S. taxpayers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Keeping them on the line in text exchanges can potentially prevent other victims, sure, but that behavior may also be harming the real-live human on the other end, who doesn’t necessarily have bad intentions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Instead, a recording came on the line, saying, “This is a collect call from an inmate at the Massachusetts State Penitentiary...,” before another person chimed in.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
