on the lines of
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Through the open gates of bases, soldiers were carrying out routine maintenance, stick figures on the lines of tanks, etched against the late afternoon sky.
From BBC
They should be marginally better than they were last season with improved play on the lines of scrimmage.
From Seattle Times
Granted, that forecast could brighten if the spring transfer window delivers impact players on the lines of scrimmage.
From Seattle Times
The Huskies simply aren’t equipped to successfully navigate the Big Ten, especially where it matters most: on the lines of scrimmage.
From Seattle Times
He had a penchant for modelling his homes after famous residences - one of his mansions was built on the lines of the White House; another was a replica of the Buckingham Palace.
From BBC
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