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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
why don't we stop talking around it and get to the bottom line
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Recent Examples of bottom lines
However, Autodesk reported a beat on both the top and bottom lines for its first quarter, and sees earnings and revenue for its current quarter exceeding FactSet’s forecasts.
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Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Doing so will cut material risks to their bottom lines and to their investors, while strengthening the communities and the health of the planet.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There is quiet frustration growing among league members that the conference has not landed more lucrative deals to be disbursed among the Big 12 members and adding to their bottom lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
High oil prices are, unsurprisingly, very good for oil companies' bottom lines.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
But almost every major decision Trump officials have made since reclaiming the White House has benefitted insurers and their bottom lines.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
And at the end of the day, even the highest minded universities stay beholden to bottom lines and trustees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
He’s teamed up with smaller local restaurants and nonprofits to boost their bottom lines and bring them attention.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Doing so will cut material risks to their bottom lines and to their investors, while strengthening the communities and the health of the planet.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
There is quiet frustration growing among league members that the conference has not landed more lucrative deals to be disbursed among the Big 12 members and adding to their bottom lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
High oil prices are, unsurprisingly, very good for oil companies' bottom lines.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Apple beat Wall Street forecasts on the top and bottom lines for the three months ended in March despite a slight miss on iPhone sales, which were still extremely robust.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
But almost every major decision Trump officials have made since reclaiming the White House has benefitted insurers and their bottom lines.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
And at the end of the day, even the highest minded universities stay beholden to bottom lines and trustees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
He’s teamed up with smaller local restaurants and nonprofits to boost their bottom lines and bring them attention.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottom lines
Noun
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Once roots are established, reduce watering to a few times a week, depending on rainfall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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A lot of times these roots would be steeped in water to make herbal teas, and so they were used to those flavors, and used to using those ingredients.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Las Vegas has always had a special place in our hearts, and now our connection to the city and its community will be stronger than ever.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Hulled sunflower seed—also called sunflower hearts or chips—is more expensive (often double the price of unhulled seed), but the birds love it.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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One set of information came from fragments of ancient pottery found in some of the cores.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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Researchers realized the moon was a potential helium-3 treasure trove in the 1970s, after finding it in drill cores gathered by astronauts during some of NASA’s Apollo missions.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to avoid moisture absorption.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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