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 cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with military policy, told the Associated Press that Israel’s latest attacks were in response to militant gunfire that badly wounded a reservist soldier Wednesday morning.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The committee and Lanier said the federal security presence during this Super Bowl will be in line with that of other major sporting events, such as the Olympics, the World Cup and previous Super Bowls.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The group protested for about 30 minutes outside, at least 50 feet away from the building, in line with university policy about protests near campus buildings, according to FIRE's letter.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with military policy, told the Associated Press that Israel’s latest attacks were in response to militant gunfire that badly wounded a reservist soldier Wednesday morning.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The committee and Lanier said the federal security presence during this Super Bowl will be in line with that of other major sporting events, such as the Olympics, the World Cup and previous Super Bowls.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The group protested for about 30 minutes outside, at least 50 feet away from the building, in line with university policy about protests near campus buildings, according to FIRE's letter.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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