Example Sentences

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He expects that Powell will toe the line and signal the Fed will look through an increase in inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

For the first time, the 40-year-old running legend will toe the line at the New York City Marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

He will toe the rubber in Boston, opposite Nathan Eovaldi.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Bain now will toe the line for his 22nd straight Boston Marathon.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2019

The file moves up one place each time that a runner starts, so that the next player will toe the starting line.

From Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium by Bancroft, Jessie Hubbell