dividing line
noun
: a line or object that separates two areas
The dividing lines on the street were newly painted.
A fence marked the dividing line between the two properties.
—often used figurativelythe dividing line between right and wrong
Examples of dividing line in a Sentence
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Navajo Nation:Sober living crisis caused Navajo men's deaths, lawsuits against Arizona say
How a dividing line affected people for so long
Now, around 20,000 people live in the former Bennett Freeze area.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The creation of a dividing line within Europe, creeping ever closer to Moscow, rendered especially vulnerable whichever countries NATO would not admit.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2023
In their minds, 1890 marked a dividing line between the two.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Amid gathering national attention – and national characters like Flynn – the race had become a key test of voters’ conclusions on Jan. 6, the event that cut a new dividing line through American politics.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
People endlessly debate the dividing line: the 405?
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The legislation vetoed by Kelly would tax the top bracket at 5.55% and 5.15% for the bottom bracket, with $23,000 taxable annual income serving as the dividing line between the two rates.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Often the dividing line between major and routine came down to a last-minute effort by the crew or rescue teams.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the Conservatives are using asylum seekers to stoke culture wars and create a political dividing line with the opposition Labour Party, which enjoys a strong lead in polls.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023
Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The creation of a dividing line within Europe, creeping ever closer to Moscow, rendered especially vulnerable whichever countries NATO would not admit.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2023
In their minds, 1890 marked a dividing line between the two.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Amid gathering national attention – and national characters like Flynn – the race had become a key test of voters’ conclusions on Jan. 6, the event that cut a new dividing line through American politics.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
People endlessly debate the dividing line: the 405?
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The legislation vetoed by Kelly would tax the top bracket at 5.55% and 5.15% for the bottom bracket, with $23,000 taxable annual income serving as the dividing line between the two rates.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Often the dividing line between major and routine came down to a last-minute effort by the crew or rescue teams.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Critics argue that the Conservatives are using asylum seekers to stoke culture wars and create a political dividing line with the opposition Labour Party, which enjoys a strong lead in polls.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023
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