down the line

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adverb

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Recent Examples of down-the-line
Adjective
Only the occasional decision — going cross-court over down-the-line, playing a drop-shot or lob ahead of a pass — went awry. Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024 After smacking a one-handed, down-the-line backhand winner that finished with the flourish of a flowing followthrough, giving him a break for a 4-3 edge in the fifth set, Eubanks held his right index finger to his ear, seeking more noise. Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023 The two engaged in a 11-shot rally that seemed to be over after what seemed to be a down-the-line backhand winner from Bublik. Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 9 July 2023 After an 11-shot rally ended with a flawless down-the-line backhand, Duxbury sophomore Tim Vargas let his emotions go, well aware of his role in cementing the Dragons as state champions. Greg Levinsky, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
Adjective
  • Johnson, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has been hit with backlash after supporting the government spending bill that recently passed.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Huckabee is a staunch supporter of Israel and has criticized the Biden administration’s calls for a cease-fire with Hamas.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Despite his impressive achievements, Hight remains steadfast in his decision to focus on his health.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Grennan, meanwhile, has been steadfast in his campaign for No. 1 this week.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bridges is famously loyal to the Mexican food chain, a habit Payne believes might be his secret weapon.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Cruisers tend to be more loyal to the cruise than to other cruisers.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This topic of research started with a group of Japanese scientists trying to determine the true benefits of forest bathing—shinrin-yoku.
    Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
  • While plenty of these moguls were born rich or had big head starts in life through family connections, dozens of others came from little to nothing—true rags-to-riches stories that show just how far someone can go in one generation.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Like with their Panzer Dragoon Remake, the team at Forever Entertainment have been very faithful to the original SNES game, including its brutal difficulty in places.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Louis Jourdan, Count Dracula (1977) This BBC TV movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, and Jourdan plays a Dracula who teems with ghoulish sophistication as a refined intellectual with an aptitude for language and etymology.
    Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Hunter believes Smit, a devout Christian, crossed a line.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Participating in American commercial Christmas does not mean participating in the Christian faith and takes nothing away from our devout Christian friends who celebrate a sacred holiday.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But a successful customer service strategy often requires more than just a dedicated support staff.
    Petr Marek, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Every vessel has a dedicated chef—a luxury that allows for ultra-personalized meals and face time with a local pro.
    Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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