on the line
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Amid the United States’ continued involvement in Middle East conflicts, Farjado recalls her son made clear he chose to put his life on the line for the United States of America.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
Whenever I think about Diogo, I think about his goal in the FA Cup quarter-final for Wolves against Manchester United, with a place at Wembley on the line.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Mr. Hohman focuses on eight of the biggest projects, which put $2.7 billion of taxpayer money on the line.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Fighters will put their bodies and health on the line in the punishing D.C. heat with no medical insurance and little compensation for the amusement of the wealthy few.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
Macon fastened a pyramid-shaped sinker on the line.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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