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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a line from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific excerpt or quotation taken from a larger text, such as a book, poem, or song.
Example: "In her speech, she quoted a line from Shakespeare that resonated with the audience."
Alternatives: "a quote from" or "an excerpt from".
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(Actually, that's a line from the film).
Not a line from them remains.
It's a line from "Deutschland Über Alles".
(This, it's worth noting, is a line from the film).
It sounds like a line from a cheesy political thriller.
This is a line from "The Ginger Man".
It is essentially a line from leftism to liberalism.
(The title is a line from his business card).
But it is also a line from "King Lear".
That cynical assessment may sound like a line from "E.R".
A smaller drawing has a line from the Koran.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com