supply line
noun
: the route that is used to deliver food, equipment, etc., to soldiers during a war
Examples of supply line in a Sentence
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On the economic side, there’s a real sense of urgency because that bridge affects so many supply line issues all over the country.
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Joanna Daemmrich, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2023, the port handled 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo worth nearly $81 billion, and officials on Saturday warned of the ripple effects on the nation’s supply line.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Northland representatives can participate in Atmos’ investigation of its hotel gas supply line.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2024
The brake fluid pipe flare nut for the brake fluid supply line may have been tightened incorrectly and can cause the brake fluid to leak.
—USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Whole house water filters are connected to your main supply line, which means all of the water in your house gets filtered.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Amid the grinding artillery battles in Ukraine, Russia has ramped up its shell production, but a North Korean supply line could be useful.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2023
Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
The bridge, a key supply line for Russian forces in Crimea, was partially closed in October after a truck bombing.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 17 July 2023
Joanna Daemmrich, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2023, the port handled 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo worth nearly $81 billion, and officials on Saturday warned of the ripple effects on the nation’s supply line.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Northland representatives can participate in Atmos’ investigation of its hotel gas supply line.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2024
The brake fluid pipe flare nut for the brake fluid supply line may have been tightened incorrectly and can cause the brake fluid to leak.
—USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Whole house water filters are connected to your main supply line, which means all of the water in your house gets filtered.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
Amid the grinding artillery battles in Ukraine, Russia has ramped up its shell production, but a North Korean supply line could be useful.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2023
Dealers will replace the turbo oil supply line assembly, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
The bridge, a key supply line for Russian forces in Crimea, was partially closed in October after a truck bombing.
—Harold Maass, The Week, 17 July 2023
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