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All of the recently excavated footprints are evenly spaced except for one print, which is out of line with the others.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And when those incentives get out of line, I’m watching for that because it creates conflicts and then there should be opportunity right around the corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Was he out of line for giving modest gifts to this woman and her children?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

And so he steps out of line to test his theory.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Not once did he step out of line.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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