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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That sentiment was in line with his playbook in that race: reminding voters of his seniority and connections in the district.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Visually, the game’s art style feels more in line with an indie than anything produced by a massive company like Bandai Namco.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Lee said ongoing revenue from digital billboards could help San Diego not only close its existing budget deficit but also put long-term city revenues more in line with long-term expenses.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Those last two trade-offs are especially tricky to optimize at scale without putting automation and clear rules in place for humans and AI to follow, in line with risk tolerance.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Visually, the game’s art style feels more in line with an indie than anything produced by a massive company like Bandai Namco.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Lee said ongoing revenue from digital billboards could help San Diego not only close its existing budget deficit but also put long-term city revenues more in line with long-term expenses.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Those last two trade-offs are especially tricky to optimize at scale without putting automation and clear rules in place for humans and AI to follow, in line with risk tolerance.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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