See blueline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "lf our attitude is that, our program is going to be eliminated by someone who bluelines a budget.",
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"text": "I sat down with the Governor we bluelined the budget down to a billion three and sent it back.",
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"text": "After bluelining, the bony endostium is opened with a 90°-degree microhook; care must be taken to avoid suction of the perilymph; the membranous canal comes into view",
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