How to Use make a beeline for in a Sentence
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At the end of a long workout, many athletes make a beeline for their recovery drink.
—Becky Wade, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2020
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Inside the coalition’s center, children make a beeline for the toys.
—Dallas News, 8 May 2021
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Paul Dano was one of the first actors to make a beeline for the bar during a commercial break.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 11 Jan. 2023
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While others might make a beeline for a bed or a pot of coffee, Grillo seeks out a pair of boxing gloves.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 17 Mar. 2022
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Tennis players will want to make a beeline for the new seven-court facility.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
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For dinner, make a beeline for the romantic rooftop of hip De Tokio a Lima.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Here, find our insider guide of seven other under-the-radar cultural spots to make a beeline for on the island.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2022
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Beef fans, meanwhile, should make a beeline for Wine Stand 88, a tiny counter shop that sells roast wagyu sandwiches.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Kids and kids-at-heart will gravitate towards the natural sledding hills, while grownups make a beeline for outdoor firepits to roast s’mores or sip hot cocoa.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
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Stroll down to the sea for a swim or kayaking, or make a beeline for the spa and indulge in the resort’s signature Jamaican brown sugar body scrub.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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As the other workers and customers make a beeline for the door, the newly armed man dressed in a black hoody and black pants walks to the rear of the barbershop and fires at least one round.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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While first-time visitors to Istria make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
—Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
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Dozens of products across every category are included in the markdowns, but savvy shoppers should make a beeline for my picks below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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At Terminal 1, skip the airline-specific lounges and make a beeline for Ahlan First.
—Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fans of Oreo cookies may want to make a beeline for their supermarket because there's a batch of new Oreo treats on the shelves – and in the freezer section.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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My favorite memory from the post-Oscar’s Governors Ball is seeing all the stars make a beeline for the bread baskets.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
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Kids also can make a beeline for Paintbox, an interactive children’s club that’s a mainstay throughout the Montage brand.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 May 2021
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For dinner, make a beeline for Restaurante Silvestre to try the seven-course tasting menu; wine-pairing options are also available.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
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Today, that instinct shows up in family backyards, where golden retrievers often make a beeline for any body of water, regardless of household rules.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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While the internet will tell you to visit Ichiran for ramen, skip the chain and make a beeline for Hayashi to slurp up an unctuous broth made from a combination of fish and pork bones.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
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For authentic Bahamian food and drink, make a beeline for Arawak Cay, which is dotted with mom-and-pop restaurants and bars housed in colorful buildings.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
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It is forecast to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and make a beeline for Florida’s west coast.
—Leigh Morgan, al, 24 Sep. 2022
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If shopping is high on your agenda, make a beeline for Nammos Village, a beachside destination on the south of the island stocking all the luxury brands, and more.
—Katie Silcox, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2023
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When Lenné Estate’s excellent 2021 pinot noirs become available, make a beeline for Distaff’s tasting room.
—oregonlive, 5 Dec. 2022
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Many visitors make a beeline for the lively beach resort of Baška, in a sheltered spot on Krk’s southern end – but there are many more beaches along the heavily indented coast.
—Mary Novakovich, CNN, 23 Jan. 2023
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Come morning, make a beeline for pastries by renowned chef Cédric Grolet–from cake-sized cinnamon rolls to sculptural waffle flowers and fresh-out-the-oven viennoiseries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
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Come evening, make a beeline for the historic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar for a round of line dancing before turning in at one of the area’s standout luxury stays.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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