bus line
Americannoun
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the route of a bus or buses.
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a company that owns and operates buses.
Example Sentences
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“Personally, I would avoid a home right on a bus line for security and privacy, but many other buyers appreciate the convenience,” she added.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025
She said the need for new housing, particularly in rural areas, is leading to homes being built far from a frequent bus line.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025
If you’re trying to avoid cars but a public train or bus line doesn’t work for you, another option is Rally, a “bus rideshare” start-up that’s offering rides to and from SoFi on chartered buses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023
My lease runs for another nine months and the house is on a direct bus line to my work.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2023
On a day that Mr. D’Ulney had bus monitor duty, I met Joseph at the end of the bus line and had to wait.
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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