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Die Schlagzeile
Composed of 'Schlag' (hit/blow) and 'Zeile' (line), it refers to the large lead text of a story. It can also be used figuratively to mean 'making waves' in public.
Examples in context
Diese Nachricht machte weltweit Schlagzeilen.
This news made headlines worldwide.
Die Schlagzeile heute ist sehr provokativ.
Today's headline is very provocative.
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