below the line
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below-the-lineadjectivedenoting the entries printed below the horizontal line on a company's profit-and-loss account that show how any profit is to be distributed
below the line
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below-the-line
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denoting the entries printed below the horizontal line on a company's profit-and-loss account that show how any profit is to be distributed
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(of an advertising campaign) employing sales promotions, direct marketing, in-store exhibitions and displays, trade shows, sponsorship, and merchandising that do not involve an advertising agency
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(in national accounts) below the horizontal line separating revenue from capital transactions Compare above-the-line
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But the prospect of a stretch without Tatum provided the perfect timing for the Celtics to duck below the line and clean up their finances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
If it was up to the commenters below the line on BBC Sport's articles about this series, Wane would already be out on his ear.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
Your book also covers jobs above and below the line.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
The Pride are below the line with 28 points while Racing is eighth with 27 points.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023
His voice was a rich, powerful bass of more than two octaves, from E below the line to F, and he had a repertoire of over sixty operas.
From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.
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