yellow line

British

noun

a yellow line painted along the edge of a road indicating waiting restrictions

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An investigation revealed the Cruze’s driver, Armando Ortiz Mendoza, 26, crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and caused the crash, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Following the ceasefire, the Israeli army said it had established a "yellow line" in southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Following the strikes, Hamas said the army's westward push of the yellow line and continued bombardment of eastern Gaza amounted to a "blatant breach" of the agreement.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

The so-called yellow line demarcates the boundary inside the Gaza Strip that Israeli troops have withdrawn behind, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

I recall that I stood for the longest time staring at a neatly painted yellow line on a neatly formed cement curb.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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