supply line
noun
: the route that is used to deliver food, equipment, etc., to soldiers during a war
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More significantly, Assad allowed Tehran to use Syrian territory as a supply line to Hezbollah and to deploy other militias in regional conflicts against Israel and the United States.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Then, hold the end of the supply line over a bucket to prevent water from spilling under the sink.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Reports indicate that Russia is , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in the Maghreb and northeastern Africa to provide a supply line into the landlocked African nations and sustain its regional influence.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Don't forget to drain the main supply line from the house as well.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Russian troops have recently made incremental advances towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening a vital Ukrainian supply line.
—Allegra Goodwin, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
The road is a key supply line for the Ukrainian military.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 4 July 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.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Isis offers her some products from her all-natural beauty supply line.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Then, hold the end of the supply line over a bucket to prevent water from spilling under the sink.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Reports indicate that Russia is , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in the Maghreb and northeastern Africa to provide a supply line into the landlocked African nations and sustain its regional influence.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Don't forget to drain the main supply line from the house as well.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Russian troops have recently made incremental advances towards the strategically important city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, threatening a vital Ukrainian supply line.
—Allegra Goodwin, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
The road is a key supply line for the Ukrainian military.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 4 July 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.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Isis offers her some products from her all-natural beauty supply line.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Supply line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supply%20line. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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