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
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Israel’s military, which has struck targets on both sides of the ceasefire’s dividing line, said its attacks since October have been responses to violations of the agreement.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Israel's military, which has struck targets on both sides of the ceasefire's dividing line, said its attacks since October have been responses to violations of the agreement.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
But Fort Worth appears to be along a dividing line where areas to the south will see mostly sleet, and areas to the north will have snow mixed in.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
One dividing line: If someone hopes to lose 100 pounds, that’s more likely with surgery than with medications.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 19 Jan. 2026
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Israel's military, which has struck targets on both sides of the ceasefire's dividing line, said its attacks since October have been responses to violations of the agreement.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
But Fort Worth appears to be along a dividing line where areas to the south will see mostly sleet, and areas to the north will have snow mixed in.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
One dividing line: If someone hopes to lose 100 pounds, that’s more likely with surgery than with medications.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dividing line
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“Dividing line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dividing%20line. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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