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...drew a line in the sand, North of which slavery was illegal.
the pope drew the line of demarcation.
the pope drew the line of demarcation.
I drew a line. I drew a picture.
William B. Travis drew a line in the sand at the Alamo, asking the men to cross it if they were willing to fight for their cause. This act was a rallying cry for the defenders of the Alamo during the siege by Mexican forces in 1836. Travis's gesture symbolized commitment and bravery, encouraging his fellow fighters to stand firm in their resistance.
The phrase originates from an instance when a Roman official drew a circle in the sand around Antiochus Epiphanes and demanded he not cross it until giving an answer about acceding to Roman demands. Look up Antiochus at Wikipedia for the full story.
I drew a squiggly line.
The adverb is carefully because it describes how Bob drew the line.
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Line in the Sand Match happened on 2004-06-05.
Line in the Sand - Motörhead song - was created in 2003-05.
Travis drew a line in the sand as a symbolic act to demonstrate his commitment and resolve in the face of conflict. By challenging those who hesitated to join him in the fight for independence, he aimed to rally support and solidify their determination to stand against oppression. This act served as a clear ultimatum, marking a point of no return for those who chose to cross it in favor of rebellion.