One is lining up one's ducks before starting a new venture.

Before the audit, it's wise to line up one's ducks so nothing is overlooked.

The lined flat bark beetle slipped into a crevice beneath the old oak's loose bark, illustrating how these tiny Laemophloeidae can remain hidden.

The company installed an Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line to improve internet performance, though upload rates remained lower than download rates.

The book's headlines were set in two-line double pica to give the title page a dignified, old-fashioned appearance.

The printing manual recommended using a two-line great primer for the book's chapter headings to achieve the traditional UK look.

It may sound harsh, but every silver lining has a cloud, so we should plan for possible setbacks.

After losing his job, Mark kept telling himself that every cloud has a silver lining and began networking for better opportunities.

When she lost her job, she reminded herself that every dark cloud has a silver lining and started learning to code, which eventually led to a better career.

The linesmen signaled for offside during the final minutes of the match.