How to Use toe the line in a Sentence

toe the line

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  • This will also give a casual air to a dress that toes the line between gown and dress.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Peter Bendix did his best to toe the line at MLB’s trade deadline.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Witherspoon’s medium blue pair toed the line between straight- and wide-leg, complete with stylish, oversized front patch pockets.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Foggy Morning 2106-70 toes the line between neutral and not-quite.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Sherman says starting by considering how many people are at home throughout the day as well as the amount of direct sunlight your home receives can help toe the line between comfort and cost savings.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

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