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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Police did not identify the suspect, in line with standard procedures in Britain.
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Russ said the investment policy changes were in line with recent executive orders and reinforced the importance of the oil and gas and agriculture industries to the state’s economy.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 19 Feb. 2026
The force, which covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, did not identify the suspect, in line with standard procedures in Britain, but pointed to the statement when asked to confirm if Andrew was arrested.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The decline was in line with analysts' expectations and puts inflation well on the path to the central bank's target of 2% over the coming months.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Russ said the investment policy changes were in line with recent executive orders and reinforced the importance of the oil and gas and agriculture industries to the state’s economy.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 19 Feb. 2026
The force, which covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, did not identify the suspect, in line with standard procedures in Britain, but pointed to the statement when asked to confirm if Andrew was arrested.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The decline was in line with analysts' expectations and puts inflation well on the path to the central bank's target of 2% over the coming months.
—ABC News, 18 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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