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line

[lahyn] / laɪn /


NOUN
cord, rope
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NOUN
written communication
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Carriers are walking a fine line between strong demand and rising costs, and they’re responding the only way they can in the short term: with fewer flights.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Software will have to be deducted partially, but in line with the rules already followed by European Union-supervised banks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Chargers: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State — The Chargers have huge draft investments in their tackles, but they still need to fortify that offensive line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Eating soil may allow the primates to keep eating junk food by helping to line the gut to prevent irritation from too much sugar and fat, research indicates.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He shakes his head, his lips a disapproving thin line.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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