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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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This is in line with the first film. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2025 Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan's core inflation in October rose at its sharpest rate since July, in line with market estimates on Friday, supporting the case for interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2025 These alignments will offer us the opportunity to explore new ways of relating to ourselves and others, and invite us to ensure that our choices are in line with our core values. Marie Bladt, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025 Graham also said the maritime shipping industry needs to strengthen its safety systems and better manage risks to be more in line with the rigorous approach taken in aviation. Brian Witte, Arkansas Online, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in line with

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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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