How to Use short line in a Sentence

short line

noun
  • One long line, one short line, then straight down.
    — Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
  • These little hills have short lines, or no lines at all.
    — Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
  • These acknowledge how much life is packed into a few short lines.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Below Orion’s belt stars, there are three more stars in a short line that aren’t quite as bright.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
  • This is why spacing, short lines, intrigue, and storytelling are more valuable than tips or dense paragraphs.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line.
    — Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The ones announced via an Instagram post, thanking staff and customers, with a short line on rising costs.
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • April and May windows are great chances to beat the summer crowds and take advantage of short lines at the most popular rides.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The worst times to use the airplane bathroom If the best times come down to an open aisle and a short line, the worst times are the exact opposite.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • But with only a few short lines on social media, the president effectively put Iran’s government on alert.
    — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
  • In Reddit threads, some passengers praised the variety and convenience, noting short lines and easy access compared to busier buffet areas.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Over at Terminal 2, which has most of the other airlines serving San Diego, there were fewer people and only short lines for service.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Travelers report anxiety and uncertainty, though some have experienced surprisingly short lines and easy travel.
    — Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025

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