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
The reply came from O'Brien, in as a late replacement, the wing picking a short line off Alex Nankivell to go under the posts.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 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
One short line was added, from Junior, a parolee who struggles to get the kind of love from his father that he received from his recently deceased mother.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
But most just include a short line in an admission form saying that any tissues removed may be used for education or research.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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