toe
noun
one of the terminal digits of the human foot.
toeing
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present participleof toe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And if he’s not toeing the line on a late-season suspension triggered by a 16th technical foul, his antics probably wouldn’t bother Lakers fans, either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The event, Petito says, does "a really good job of toeing the line... for pushing the advocacy side and not the exploitative side of victims and their families and loved ones".
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
During my three weeks covered in glowing sensors, I found myself toeing the line between mindful self-improvement and algorithmic overload.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
When it came to shoes, though, Murkowski showed little interest in toeing Trump’s line.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
I am trying once more, toeing the line.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
