along the line

phrase

informal

: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past

He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the line.

Examples of along the line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their skill players are about a wash, but along the line of scrimmage, the Wolverines have too much experience and physicality. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Switching to binoculars, look about three-quarters of the way along the line between Capella and Elnath. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Spagnuolo appears comfortable in Gillotte’s second season using him along the line outside, inside and potentially for some snaps left vacant by Leo Chenal’s departure. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

As the project continues, service along the line will halt during other weekends that have not been announced. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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