Sentence examples for works a line from inspiring English sources
Standing before the closed Allentown Metal Works, Romney told reporters: "The president is a nice guy and I know he's trying, but he doesn't understand how the economy works" — a line that Romney later observed had resonated with focus groups.
In later works, a line of destroyers plows through waves, and steam shovels strip mine for coal.
Often in her works, a line of dancers walks close together, going through a sequence of everyday gestures in unison, making eye contact with us, inviting us to share the fun of their parade.
Written and directed by Brant Sersen, who conjures his offbeat milieu without breaking a sweat, "Splinterheads" gains traction from an eclectic cast that knows how to work a line.
To re-work a line from the poet John Betjeman, it was a case of "don't phone for the fishknives, Norman".
"To work a line or route, it's best to ask permission from them to avoid any problems".
Andrew Palmer works a fine line in irony, so I'm told: "Let's just get this clear..
He took questions, quickly worked a rope line and left.
Mr. Obama worked a rope line after his speech, shaking hands and posing for pictures.
They worked a rope line along the Boardwalk, which had been partially damaged by the storm.
"You won't see me work a picket line at City Hall.
