Example Sentences
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It was on line and probably would have nailed the hustling Gantner but John cut it off, then threw wildly past catcher Don Slaught and into the Brewers’ dugout as Gantner scored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
As Barron’s has written, no new major memory-chip manufacturing capacity will begin to come on line until about a year from now, with more slated for 2028.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The U.A.E. will be able to bring more capacity on line whenever it can, but it’s not the end of OPEC, Babin said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
We are the wealthiest and most glamorous, we are living the best lives, Amal Clooney’s on line one, the pope’s on hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
When I get to my classroom, I stand on line and read The Perks of Being a Wallflower and wait—wait to get into class, wait for the day to end.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
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