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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“Pick ‘em out of line starting today, and maybe the lines will get shorter,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Healthcare professionals say that the FDA’s original efusal was way out of line and a shocking departure from the standard for refuse-to-file decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But it isn’t out of line with Chipotle’s trading history.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

One book in the case was out of line.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck