How to Use blue line in a Sentence

blue line

noun

• The space above the blue line represents societal order, and the space below the line is meant to be crime and chaos.
  — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 15 June 2020
• Some of the supporters waved thin blue line flags, and many held homemade signs and American flags.
  — Loren Holmes, Anchorage Daily News, 19 June 2020
• The thin blue line flag stands for the sacrifice law enforcement officers of this nation make each day.
  — Ian McKenzie, Cincinnati.com, 1 June 2020
• The Stars couldn’t connect passes over the blue line, and Vegas did its best to place sticks in the passing lanes.
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2020
• At one point, Dennis Cholowski had the puck at the blue line, only to commit an egregious turnover.
  — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2020
• On the blue line, three potential Norris Trophy finalists tied for the high mark in scoring.
  — Andrew Knoll, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2020
• The Rangers, meanwhile, free up some cap space for the upcoming offseason, while giving others (perhaps younger players) chances on the blue line.
  — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2020
• Sometimes, a defenseman was flat footed at the offensive blue line (Andrej Sekera).
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 6 Aug. 2020
• Harley is a smooth-skating, 6-3, 18-year-old offensive defenseman that should challenge for a roster spot on the blue line next season.
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 26 June 2020
• On the blue line, Joel Hanley has the trust of the coaches and management and Thomas Harley has the potential to add an instant spark.
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 11 July 2020
• Cartoony graphics and outlandish abilities make this three-on-three hockey game feel exciting and accessible for casual fans or those who don’t know the blue line from the red line.
  — Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2020
• Costa answered again midway through the second, tapping in a John Condon feed after a bad Hingham clearing attempt at the blue line.
  — Jim Clark, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2020
• Officials deemed that Nashville's Matt Duchene was over the offensive blue line before the puck entered the zone, and the goal was disallowed.
  — Richard Morin, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2020
• Raffl opened the scoring 5:33 into the second period when he was set up alone driving to the net by Travis Sandheim, who kept the puck in at the blue line.
  — John Wawrow, courant.com, 2 Aug. 2020
• But Take Note Rather than having a level indicator on the base, there is just a blue line on the seat itself to tell when the seat is level, which didn’t really please our tester.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
• The changes Cassidy planned to make were along the blue line.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2022
• Zdeno Chara on the left side of the blue line, and Ray Bourque on the right.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2022
• But what could change the complexion of the blue line is a trade.
  — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020
• Heiskanen got the Stars on the board at 6:31 on a long shot from the blue line through traffic.
  — Dallas News, 4 Jan. 2023
• Even Clay Hanus’s goal, from in front of the blue line, was with Tyson Kozak screening in front.
  — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2022
• Leddy has been steady on the blue line and has three goals and two assists.
  — Randy Johnson, Star Tribune, 9 Sep. 2020
• Then 2:05 into the second, Krashik picked up the puck at the blue line and sent a wrist shot past Stauber on the glove side.
  — Staff Reports, courant.com, 28 Dec. 2020
• Tansem’s shot from the blue line is deflected home by Peardon from the top of the crease.
  — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 10 Jan. 2023
• The puck just sits a few feet in front of the Portland blue line, Nguyen jumps on it, speeds down the ice for a breakaway, and scores.
  — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 12 Mar. 2023
• But the city's thin blue line just keeps getting thinner.
  — David McFadden, ajc, 6 Sep. 2021
• But the city’s thin blue line just keeps getting thinner.
  — David McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 7 Sep. 2021
• On the second goal, the Wings stood still at their own blue line, enabling the Predators to race through them.
  — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2021
• Next up was Lambos, kicking off the shopping spree for the blue line.
  — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 24 July 2021
• Scoring from the blue line is going to be a big need for next season.
  — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 8 May 2021
• An aggressive pinch near the offensive blue line by Makar led to a 2-on-1 for New Jersey and the lead.
  — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 4 Oct 2024