The smallest, a white one about 6 feet in diameter, serves as the starting line.

The wrenching experience served as a dividing line, he says.

It had served as a first line of defense for the Elves each time their home- land was invaded.

The street also serves as the dividing line for the "east" and "west" sides of the city.

The two vehicles and a dozen men serve as a second line behind the alliance soldiers inside the Soviet base.

The eighth inning served as a dividing line in what played out like two completely different ball games.

It later served as a line of defence against the Apache.

Yet these guards, who served as the first line of defense against the guerrillas, have spent years carrying rifles.

He stresses vision and serving his country as much as the bottom line.

He also serves as a last line of defense when the opposition gets through the Nets' athletic defenders.