somewhere along the line
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Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
But somewhere along the line, economics was all but consumed by math, and things everybody had always known—that humans are fickle, emotional, bad at reasoning, captives of their prior mistakes, etc.—were forgotten or cast aside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
But somewhere along the line, the relationship broke down.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024
“I do know that somewhere along the line, we became more than a popular show, we became part of the popular culture, and more importantly, we became part of people’s lives,” he said.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
As he walked, he looked himself over, realizing with annoyance that somewhere along the line his tan shirt and pants had both been ripped.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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