short line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short line
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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That could possibly entice investors into thinking they should join the short line back to the tech-led bull market.
From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025
A short line and Sean O'Brien powers his way under the posts.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
As we neared the front of Revolution 360’s short line, Luke helpfully stopped reading off statistics about amusement park deaths and switched to optimistic statements such as, “It should be fine.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
And there’s a short line between women who are incarcerated and women who are victims.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2022
There’s a short line at the door with a group of gay guys in front of us.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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