through-line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There’s no obvious ideological through-line in these important decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Divided into three sections hinged together by a through-line of humanism, Elizabeth Alexander reminds the reader that Jordan “was a prolific poet whose lyrical voice linked political struggle with an ethic of love.”
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025
But perceptual experience has been a through-line in the region’s contemporary art history, so it’s good to see a festival exhibition focused on Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
She said there was "a through-line" which connected her experience to those families who had lost a child.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2024
There is no through-line here, no moral lesson as such; just the chaotic, meaningless interplay of life force, personalities and contingency.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
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