The daily chart shows several continuation patterns (dotted lines) that were brief interruptions in the downtrend.

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There are no dotted lines on her maps to quicken the hearts of armchair travelers.

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For years, the maps trotted out for investors have shown far too many dashed and dotted lines, rather than the solid ones they long to see.

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Using standard 4x6 photo paper, pictures automatically print as side-by-side images with dotted lines for optimal cutting and sizing to fit into the included 3D cardboard viewers.

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Before long, folks were using this to get from Point A to Point B without even giving thought to the brains behind the dotted lines and geofences.

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As you guys know, where these lines go from solid to dotted is where it's marked that -- by the dating committee that the recession ended.

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