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lin

1 American  
[lin] / lɪn /

noun

  1. a variant of linn.

Lin 2 American  
[lin] / lɪn /

noun

  1. Maya Ying born 1959, U.S. architect and sculptor.

  2. a female given name, form of Caroline or Carolyn.

lin. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. lineal.

  2. linear.

  3. liniment.

Example Sentences

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The Labor Department’s independent watchdog launched an audit lin August of how officials responded to the surge in child labor violations.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

So she grouped recipes that included robust gai lin, mustardy choy sum, even lettuce.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

TULSA, Okla. — Tai Lavatai scored a game-winning touchdown from the 1-yard lin e in the fourth quarter and Navy defeated Tulsa 20-17 on Friday night.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2021

The vote was the first major political test for Conservative Prime Minister Antonis Samaras since a left-wing party abandoned his coalition government lin June.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2013

Example.—Mi lin trovos, kie ajn li estas = I shall find him wherever he is.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George

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