line
noun
a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface.
Example Sentences
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Over the course of four minutes, the robot fumbled with the towel’s floppy and unwieldy shape as it slowly smoothed out the fabric, located the corners and lined up the edges.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The hallway to the bathrooms was lined with the movie posters that CAP has screened as part of their free film series, Reel Progress.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
Roberts said Ohtani’s conviction lined up with what the manager was hearing from the Dodgers hitting coaches and medical staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Over the years there have been tons of suggestions for us to go back on the road but, until now, it never felt quite right or lined up for all of us," they said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Everything was made of wood, and brilliant green trees lined the property.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
