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adverb

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Recent Examples of down-the-line
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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
  • The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume Congress this year.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Internationally, Israel's staunchest allies have largely stood by it during its war in Gaza, but that support has been coupled with the strongest criticism in a generation and widespread calls for a ceasefire from the United States and others.
    Keir Simmons, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As those factors emerged, NBA front-office sources remained steadfast that Flagg was the No. 1 pick.
    Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In contrast, Pence, speaking at an educational forum in Taipei, expressed his belief that the United States should remain steadfast in its commitments.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As Trump prepares to move from Mar-a-Lago to the White House Monday, these loyal supporters are among those celebrating his return.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
  • What began as grassroots efforts—pop-up shops, a stall at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, and road trips across California in a 1968 Airstream trailer to connect with customers—has blossomed into a loyal local following.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • An Expert Opinion Ferrer, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Calma Counseling, emphasized the importance of staying true to one's personal values in tricky family situations.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This is especially true with the sun in Capricorn energizing your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Asghari, also a faithful, is identified as Britney Spears’ ex-husband on the show.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Standard and Natural show faithful color; the difference between them is in contrast, Standard has a punchier look, while Natural opens up shadows for more dynamic range.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.
    Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Lesson 1: King rejected narratives of ‘good vs. evil’ This lesson starts with a familiar human emotion: the snub.
    John Blake, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Between the lines: Hegseth, who's been married three times, portrays himself as a family man and devout Christian.
    Mike Allen, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
  • This represents a substantive shift among the faithful: For decades, women were always more devout, both in U.S. churches and around the world.
    Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But dedicated alarm clocks have many ways to get you up and out of bed.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Via a dedicated tap and recommended to drink only once per day, the mineral water was key to establishing the town as a spa destination during Queen Victoria’s reign.
    Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025

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