Definition of BEELINE

Examples of beeline in a Sentence

Verb

He beelined out the door.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

How Much: Field tickets cost $7 for kids, $12 for adults, $20 for boozy adults planning to beeline to the 21+ Legacy and Solon Club, and $500 for an exclusive air conditioned suite with a bird's eye view of the festivities. — Jordan Cutler-tietjen, sacbee, "Fireworks, parades and more fireworks! Check out these can’t-miss July 4 celebrations," 27 June 2018 Lake Mary Heathrow Great schools are on tap in this western corner of Seminole County, where the I-4 corridor creates a would-be (if not for traffic) beeline to downtown Orlando. — A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake Mary/Heathrow Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018 Katarine Zarutskie Courtesy The photos also captured a 5-foot shark making a beeline for Zarutskie's left arm, which was outstretched in the water. — Matthew Martinez, miamiherald, "Model swam with sharks. One bite and six stitches later, she says she’d do it again," 11 July 2018 After choking up while giving a postgame farewell speech on the mic, O'Connor did something else highly uncharacteristic: The coach made a beeline for the stands and went down the line shaking hands and signing autographs. — Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, "James O'Connor is leaving LouCity but his legacy will last forever," 1 July 2018 Avoid making a beeline to ordering a cheese quesadilla alone. — Garrett Mitchell, azcentral, "11 top gay bars in Phoenix, Scottsdale," 18 June 2018 Image After the Tony Awards concluded Sunday night, the audience made a beeline for the official after-party at the Plaza Hotel, where D.J.s played disco and there was a buffet with slightly more flavor than dust. — Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, "Inside the Tony Awards After-Parties," 12 June 2018 The Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. made a beeline for him on his way to the stage. — Dan Adler, Vanities, "Slick Rick in the Hall of Fame," 24 May 2018 After signaling the bullpen, Banister made a beeline to Nauert and was ejected for the first time this season. — Drew Davison, star-telegram, "Rangers reaction: Questionable call leads to ejection, loss | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 17 May 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B; Yoakam finds a more scenic route. — Elias Leight, Billboard, "Dwight Yoakam Pays Tribute to Bakersfield Sound at Intimate Hamptons Show," 31 Aug. 2017 Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B — Elias Leight, Billboard, "Dwight Yoakam Pays Tribute to Bakersfield Sound at Intimate Hamptons Show," 31 Aug. 2017

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