between the lines
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You allow these pauses in between the lines of dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
There are a lot of quotes from alums in the book where you read between the lines and wonder, “Does this person like him?”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
When he dropped between the lines, Madrid's centre-backs had to decide: follow him and leave a hole, or stay and give him lots of space.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The litany of complaints continues, though, and reading between the lines, it’s clear the root of the men’s fury is rejection.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
“Like you have to look between the lines, see who’s saying what. Like, pretend there’s a study that says that eating chocolate chip cookies for every meal is good for your health.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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