How to Use make a beeline for in a Sentence

make a beeline for

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  • At the end of a long workout, many athletes make a beeline for their recovery drink.
    — Becky Wade, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2020
  • Inside the coalition’s center, children make a beeline for the toys.
    — Dallas News, 8 May 2021
  • Paul Dano was one of the first actors to make a beeline for the bar during a commercial break.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 11 Jan. 2023
  • While others might make a beeline for a bed or a pot of coffee, Grillo seeks out a pair of boxing gloves.
    — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Tennis players will want to make a beeline for the new seven-court facility.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
  • For dinner, make a beeline for the romantic rooftop of hip De Tokio a Lima.
    — Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
  • Here, find our insider guide of seven other under-the-radar cultural spots to make a beeline for on the island.
    — Rosalyn Wikeley, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2022
  • This prompted me to make a beeline for Settings to turn off autocorrect, only to find there's no option to do so.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Beef fans, meanwhile, should make a beeline for Wine Stand 88, a tiny counter shop that sells roast wagyu sandwiches.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • Kids and kids-at-heart will gravitate towards the natural sledding hills, while grownups make a beeline for outdoor firepits to roast s’mores or sip hot cocoa.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Stroll down to the sea for a swim or kayaking, or make a beeline for the spa and indulge in the resort’s signature Jamaican brown sugar body scrub.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
  • When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • As the other workers and customers make a beeline for the door, the newly armed man dressed in a black hoody and black pants walks to the rear of the barbershop and fires at least one round.
    — Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • While first-time visitors to Istria make a beeline for the coast, those in the know swear by the peninsula's green interior.
    — Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Dozens of products across every category are included in the markdowns, but savvy shoppers should make a beeline for my picks below.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
  • At Terminal 1, skip the airline-specific lounges and make a beeline for Ahlan First.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fans of Oreo cookies may want to make a beeline for their supermarket because there's a batch of new Oreo treats on the shelves – and in the freezer section.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Or order the Fall into Whiskey cocktail, made with apple cider and cinnamon simple syrup, and make a beeline for the courtyard out back.
    — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026
  • First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.
    — Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
  • My favorite memory from the post-Oscar’s Governors Ball is seeing all the stars make a beeline for the bread baskets.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Kids also can make a beeline for Paintbox, an interactive children’s club that’s a mainstay throughout the Montage brand.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 May 2021
  • Plenty of families make a beeline for the zoo, while more solemn art lovers might prefer the serene Japanese Friendship Garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • For dinner, make a beeline for Restaurante Silvestre to try the seven-course tasting menu; wine-pairing options are also available.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
  • Today, that instinct shows up in family backyards, where golden retrievers often make a beeline for any body of water, regardless of household rules.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • While the internet will tell you to visit Ichiran for ramen, skip the chain and make a beeline for Hayashi to slurp up an unctuous broth made from a combination of fish and pork bones.
    — Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
  • For authentic Bahamian food and drink, make a beeline for Arawak Cay, which is dotted with mom-and-pop restaurants and bars housed in colorful buildings.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
  • It is forecast to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and make a beeline for Florida’s west coast.
    — Leigh Morgan, al, 24 Sep. 2022
  • If shopping is high on your agenda, make a beeline for Nammos Village, a beachside destination on the south of the island stocking all the luxury brands, and more.
    — Katie Silcox, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2023
  • When Lenné Estate’s excellent 2021 pinot noirs become available, make a beeline for Distaff’s tasting room.
    — oregonlive, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Many visitors make a beeline for the lively beach resort of Baška, in a sheltered spot on Krk’s southern end – but there are many more beaches along the heavily indented coast.
    — Mary Novakovich, CNN, 23 Jan. 2023

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