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 ● Nov. 28, 2024
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 ● Nov. 15, 2023
The fight for the future doesn’t look like war with Skynet; it’s happening right now on the lines of the Writer’s Guild strike.
From Slate ● May 12, 2023
Chief Executive Herbert Diess announced the date Thursday in a Twitter post that sketched out the contours of the new design, which draws on the lines of the original model.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2022
Jesper flexed his knuckles, concentrated on the lines of his palms.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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