between the lines
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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
“Michael” is bizarre because everything left unsaid still lingers between the lines, sandwiched between the formidable melodies of his greatest hits, like toxic ooze leaking out from the middle of two slices of Wonderbread.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
While the Sparks made nice with her publicly, one can read between the lines on the following Zoom quote from general manager Raegan Pebley.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
He spoke to Foden on the touchline with the playmaker stationed between the lines, centrally, which opened up space out wide.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
In between the lines of the moon sands, the diamond dust fell onto the desert floor and into sparkly piles.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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