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morning line

American

noun

a list of entries for a horse race with the probable betting odds as estimated by a bookmaker or track handicapper, usually issued the morning of the race, before wagering begins.

Etymology

Origin of morning line

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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My family’s morning routine is usually pretty ordinary.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

Though the ring knows when I’ve been walking, it confuses my harried morning routine for housework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Friday morning routine is well underway, with Field Lane pupils crunching percentages.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

His morning routine lately: Check the markets on his phone from bed and head straight to the computer around 7:30 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

I’m assuming this is part of his morning routine, so I make sure Leslie doesn’t seem as surprised as I am.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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