How to Use beeline in a Sentence

beeline

1 of 2 noun

• Kids let out the pit bull dog, which made a beeline for the man.
  — John Benson, cleveland, 26 July 2022
• Wolff’s shot made a beeline for the flag, bounced twice, then found the cup.
  — Julian Benbow, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022
• Rose took a screen from Blake Griffin and made a beeline to the rim.
  — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2019
• Make a beeline for the third floor, where the most rare and valuable tomes are kept.
  — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 30 July 2021
• Morawski missed a shot from the left side and made a beeline for the basket.
  — Tony Baranek, chicagotribune.com, 27 Nov. 2021
• Avoid bees and wasps that seem to be making, well, beelines through the air.
  — Korin Miller, SELF, 10 Oct. 2018
• But Dunn didn’t get in front of Wright, who made a beeline for the hole Chubb was seeking out to the right.
  — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 21 Dec. 2021
• When Ivey sets his sights on a loose ball or makes a beeline to the rim, he's rarely denied.
  — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2022
• One of our guests made a beeline to the other end of the table and sat at what should have been my place.
  — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
• In the clip, Union tells Kaavia to wait for the treat, but the second her mom’s back was turned, the little girl made a beeline for the snacks.
  — Melissa Locker, Time, 14 May 2020
• Leo O’Brien and Tristan Sites locked eyes from across the room and made a beeline to meet each other.
  — Savannah Eadens, chicagotribune.com, 6 July 2018
• So Ochoa’s son Alex turned on his phone’s flashlight and made a beeline for his room.
  — Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022
• When you’re truly wiped out, make a beeline to the hot tub or fire pit for views of the Tenmile Moutain Range.
  — Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2019
• Many of the Venezuelans, Haitians and Cubans make a beeline to Miami.
  — Dudley Althaus, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2021
• The man then made a beeline to the baggage claim in Denver, a lengthy walk from the gate, unassisted.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
• Infante made a beeline for the border and planned to arrive by that date.
  — Dallas News, 8 Jan. 2023
• Charles Matthews took a short pass on the wing, quickly spun to his left and made a beeline toward the basket.
  — Pat Disabato, Daily Southtown, 29 Mar. 2018
• Laughlin is seen coming out and making a beeline to the car.
  — oregonlive, 9 Oct. 2021
• Should a delay be announced at the gate, make a beeline to the club for assistance.
  — Washington Post, 22 July 2021
• Make a beeline for your car after the performance to get a jump start on the crowd, or plan to dawdle a bit.
  — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 3 July 2019
• The Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. made a beeline for him on his way to the stage.
  — Dan Adler, Vanities, 24 May 2018
• As our session broke up, Jackson made a beeline for me.
  — cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021
• Minutes later, the woman returned to the store with Simon, who made a beeline for the clerk.
  — Fox News, 12 July 2022
• At an authors lunch outside Detroit in May, 2016, a brunette in a bold red-and-white print dress made a beeline for me.
  — Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2019
• For the third straight game, there was a beeline to the penalty box, but for the first time, the Wings made the Blues pay a steep price for their lion’s share of infractions.
  — Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2022
• Moments after Biden arrived at the G-7, Macron made a beeline for him.
  — Jonathan Lemire and Calvin Woodward, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021
• At the end of a long workout, many athletes make a beeline for their recovery drink.
  — Becky Wade, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2020
• Most come for just one show a year, making a beeline for their relevant hall.
  — Tom Rowley, 1843, 6 Mar. 2020
• Instead, the line-drive kick made a beeline for Desean Jackson.
  — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
• Five occupants jumped out, making a beeline toward their target: the branch’s ATM.
  — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023

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beeline

2 of 2 verb

• He beelined out the door.
• The moment the upright is nestled in the corner, three of them beeline for the bench meant for one and tap on the black and white keys.
  — Tara Adhikari, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2021
• Once seasoned, the casks beeline it to Speyside to be topped with new-make spirit.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2021
• Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B; Yoakam finds a more scenic route.
  — Elias Leight, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2017
• Thousands of personal care and wellness items are marked down more than 40%, so beeline to check out while the deals are still hot.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
• Divers should beeline to Tuamotus, a cluster of coral atolls with impressive reefs and dive sites.
  — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2018
• If that subhead just gave you a sensory overload, beeline to Cranston.
  — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
• The train of music, marching and merriment stymied tourists trying to beeline from Canal Street hotels to the Quarter.
  — Hanna Krueger, nola.com, 22 June 2019
• In the chain’s heyday, Americans in a new home or apartment would beeline to the nearest Pier 1 to find that layer of accessories that personalize a room with the shopper’s own sense of design.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 30 June 2019
• Savvy shoppers know to beeline to Nordstrom’s beauty section whenever the department store has a major sale.
  — Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
• Copper shoppers beeline for Yeralti Çarşisi, an underground bazaar in the heart of the modern city specializing in copperware.
  — Mark Orwoll, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2023
• Unsurprisingly, tourists beeline to this enchanting Luberon village to see — and snap photos of — its cobbled lanes, white stone buildings, and churches.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2023
• Those looking to unwind in high style will want to beeline to El Jardin, the hotel’s achingly atmospheric garden, another rarity for a hotel in the city center.
  — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes, 1 June 2022
• But in having his forces beeline for the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv last week, Putin stumbled headlong into one principle that global leaders appear willing to fight for: state sovereignty.
  — David Faris, The Week, 3 Mar. 2022
• Some smuggling crews drive on, trying to beeline or outmaneuver pursuers long enough to reach either the surf or legal sanctuary in Mexican waters.
  — New York Times, 28 Jan. 2021
• Meanwhile, foodies will want to beeline to the Signature Over-the-Rhine Tour, a scrumptious food tour (incorporating alfresco dining wherever possible) of an amazing urban historic district.
  — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
• He beelined out the door.
• The moment the upright is nestled in the corner, three of them beeline for the bench meant for one and tap on the black and white keys.
  — Tara Adhikari, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2021
• Once seasoned, the casks beeline it to Speyside to be topped with new-make spirit.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2021
• Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B; Yoakam finds a more scenic route.
  — Elias Leight, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2017
• Thousands of personal care and wellness items are marked down more than 40%, so beeline to check out while the deals are still hot.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
• Divers should beeline to Tuamotus, a cluster of coral atolls with impressive reefs and dive sites.
  — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2018
• If that subhead just gave you a sensory overload, beeline to Cranston.
  — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
• The train of music, marching and merriment stymied tourists trying to beeline from Canal Street hotels to the Quarter.
  — Hanna Krueger, nola.com, 22 June 2019
• In the chain’s heyday, Americans in a new home or apartment would beeline to the nearest Pier 1 to find that layer of accessories that personalize a room with the shopper’s own sense of design.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 30 June 2019
• Savvy shoppers know to beeline to Nordstrom’s beauty section whenever the department store has a major sale.
  — Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
• Copper shoppers beeline for Yeralti Çarşisi, an underground bazaar in the heart of the modern city specializing in copperware.
  — Mark Orwoll, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2023
• Unsurprisingly, tourists beeline to this enchanting Luberon village to see — and snap photos of — its cobbled lanes, white stone buildings, and churches.
  — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2023
• Those looking to unwind in high style will want to beeline to El Jardin, the hotel’s achingly atmospheric garden, another rarity for a hotel in the city center.
  — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes, 1 June 2022
• But in having his forces beeline for the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv last week, Putin stumbled headlong into one principle that global leaders appear willing to fight for: state sovereignty.
  — David Faris, The Week, 3 Mar. 2022

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024