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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The profile of the back from the center of the shoulders to the end of the hip-bones: used in describing cattle.

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Examples

  • This combination positions us the sustainable, long-term top-line growth.

    unknown title 2012

  • There's also a growing belief that Cisco will back away from it goal of 12%-17% long-term top-line growth.

    Forbes.com: News Eric Savitz 2011

  • Even with the agreement on the so-called top-line dollar figure, Democrats and some Republicans say the spending restraints will force difficult choices since real spending would be reduced for agencies that have already absorbed a first round of cuts in the spending deal struck last April.

    NYT > Home Page By CARL HULSE 2011

  • Even with the agreement on the so-called top-line dollar figure, Democrats and some Republicans say the spending restraints will force difficult choices since real spending would be reduced for agencies that have already absorbed a first round of cuts in the spending deal struck last April.

    NYT > Home Page By CARL HULSE 2011

  • The company, which operates namesake stores as well as Anthropologie and Free People locations, has reported strong top-line growth even as its same-store sales have deteriorated and as margins have weakened because of increased markdowns.

    CEO of Urban Outfitters Resigns Nathalie Tadena 2012

  • The company, which operates namesake stores as well as Anthropologie and Free People locations, has reported strong top-line growth even as its same-store sales have deteriorated and as margins have weakened because of increased markdowns.

    Urban Outfitters CEO Resigns Nathalie Tadena 2012

  • So certain companies will start to look through that and investors can then start focusing more on the positive fundamentals, such as earnings visibility, the quality of the earnings—not just cost-cutting but from revenue generation and top-line growth.

    Pharma Edges Toward 'Patent Cliff' Sten Stovall 2011

  • Mattel's revenue beat top-line expectations for the fourth quarter in a row on higher sales for Barbie and other girls' products

    Hasbro Profit Rises 10% John Kell 2011

  • The company, which makes programmable logic chips used in a wide variety of specific electronic and industrial equipment, had posted strong top-line growth before the third quarter, when revenue slumped in the sector-wide slowdown.

    Texas Instruments Warns of Weaker Demand Shara Tibken 2011

  • Second-quarter results reported in August showed earnings inched up 0.3% as higher operating costs and tax expenses nearly overwhelmed a top-line increase.

    Shanda Interactive CEO Proposes Buyout Mia Lamar 2011

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