down the line
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While El Nino typically peaks between November and February, the resulting spike in temperatures typically comes later down the line.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
I'm now paying, three years down the line, £7.90 for a tray of eggs.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Weaker growth data can become good news because they imply less inflation and less policy drag down the line.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Xi then walked down the line of American officials to shake their hands before he and Trump stood under a red-and-yellow canopy for a rendition of both countries’ national anthems.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
And so down the line it went, with each guest rising briefly, making a short speech, and then resuming his place.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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