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on line

Idioms  
  1. See in line , def. 2.

  2. Actively linked to or operating a computer, as in They haven't got the printer on line yet , or Mark's been on line all morning . [Late 1900s] Also see go on , def. 9.


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As Barron’s has written, no new major memory-chip manufacturing capacity will begin to come on line until about a year from now, with more slated for 2028.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

The Dodgers’ offense managed just five hits against Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez and was robbed of two by center fielder Jorge Barrosa, who made diving catches on line drives by Will Smith and Andy Pages.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

These pairings teach one to see, to make connections based on line, volume, color and texture.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

The U.A.E. will be able to bring more capacity on line whenever it can, but it’s not the end of OPEC, Babin said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 28, 2026

He commandeered the E1 shuttle for his team, bumping a tour group that had apparently been on line for two years.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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