light line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light line
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Both Building a Better California-backed campaigns worked on tight timelines to collect the needed signatures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Supplying fresh foods, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy, requires skilled workers on tight timelines to ensure ripeness, freshness and high quality.
From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025
When BBC Newsbeat asked the IOC for an explanation as to why there was no Paris version of Mario and Sonic, it blamed "tight timelines after the postponed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020".
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024
Newsom, a Democrat, said when he signed the bills that he was concerned about the costs to businesses and tight timelines, and has instructed state authorities to work to address these issues.
From Reuters • Oct. 12, 2023
And he noted another obstacle — the tight timelines of redistricting this decade.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2021
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