run lines
Example Sentences
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When my parents run lines with me, they push on intention—delivering dialogue with authenticity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
He watched his colleague take up acting classes again, something she had left behind after high school, and helped her run lines.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023
Hiller’s co-star Mr. Hill, who played Fred Rococo on the show, would run lines for them.
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2022
She also requested Himelstein’s presence on-set, and the two would run lines and do tongue twisters or consonant drills in James’ trailer while she was having her hair and makeup done.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022
To these Page 444 bases there must run lines of communication guarded from interruption by the enemy.
From A History of Sea Power by Stevens, William Oliver
