between the lines
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Everton's midfielders step up but their defensive line doesn't follow, leaving space between the lines.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
It’s not hard to read between the lines here.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The filing didn’t specifically mention China, but one can read between the lines: China, China, China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
No matter which internet service provider you choose, it’s important to read between the lines of the marketing language and promotional rates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Ewell’s fight in the north was stiffer, but down here the sound was softened; the wind was in the south, blowing toward the battle, blowing up between the lines.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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