in line with
idiom
: in agreement with
The new policy is in line with the plans that were discussed last year.
My thinking is in line with yours.
The red one is more in line with what I had in mind.
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The leading causes of infant mortality in Mississippi are congenital malformations, preterm birth, low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the state’s news release, in line with CDC data on the top causes nationwide.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Mayor Sam Cunningham, who was talking to members of the public during the open house, said enhancing the beach is another project in line with his goal of rebuilding Waukegan.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Then there are the more personal matters that can be governed, such as anti-divorce provisions that help protect a family’s legacy during times of marital breakdown, and guardianship clauses that ensure children are cared for by the right people, in line with the family’s values.
—Harsh Patel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Boise campus being designed now The timeline for college’s Nampa expansion is much in line with its plans for its 10-acre Boise campus at 3150 W. Main St., which could open for classes in the fall of 2026, Smith previously told the Idaho Statesman.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Mayor Sam Cunningham, who was talking to members of the public during the open house, said enhancing the beach is another project in line with his goal of rebuilding Waukegan.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Then there are the more personal matters that can be governed, such as anti-divorce provisions that help protect a family’s legacy during times of marital breakdown, and guardianship clauses that ensure children are cared for by the right people, in line with the family’s values.
—Harsh Patel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Boise campus being designed now The timeline for college’s Nampa expansion is much in line with its plans for its 10-acre Boise campus at 3150 W. Main St., which could open for classes in the fall of 2026, Smith previously told the Idaho Statesman.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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