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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Netanyahu will need to walk a high wire, circumventing any grudges that Trump may still harbor and moving adeptly to bring their goals into alignment.
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Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Commissioners oppose the alignment which would cut through land conserved in agricultural preservation, and would be detrimental to wildlife and wildlife habitats.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
Nichols went on to explain that the partnership was a natural fit between the two brands and an alignment of values: luxury and innovation.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Sales and marketing expenses were reduced to $345 thousand from $1.8 million, also due to the alignment of TPA companies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Commissioners oppose the alignment which would cut through land conserved in agricultural preservation, and would be detrimental to wildlife and wildlife habitats.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
Nichols went on to explain that the partnership was a natural fit between the two brands and an alignment of values: luxury and innovation.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Sales and marketing expenses were reduced to $345 thousand from $1.8 million, also due to the alignment of TPA companies.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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The software offers tools for recording bank balances, making financial reports, and managing assets, compiling them all into an intuitive spreadsheet layout.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Aside from looking great, many brands allow for customization beyond shape, size, and layout, offering modular coffee tables or storage space to be added where needed.Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The French luxury house revealed Wednesday the creation of a new industrial department, tasked with strengthening its overall production capacity over the long term and ensuring the continuity of its knowhow.Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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With even heat distribution, durable designs built to last a lifetime and versatile features like being oven-safe and dishwasher-safe, HexClad cookware is truly unmatched.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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This cookware is lightweight yet super durable, and always offers even heat distribution—no hot spots in sight.Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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They’re built to withstand outdoor elements like rain, snow, and wind without faltering, and hold up well in storage thanks to their dustproof and corrosion-resistant design.Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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What to consider when buying the best Arduino starter kits Arduino is an open-source hardware and software platform, which means anyone can copy the designs to produce an Arduino starter kit.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each would be forced to play catch-up with the other Senate freshmen if appointed, having missed orientation and the chance to shadow colleagues.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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The exception is TikTok, where the gender gap is 5% and news influencers with an explicit political orientation lean liberal.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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From patterns in basketry to painting, sculpture and even cave drawings, Indigenous peoples with no written language nevertheless contrive to preserve histories and cultures.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Notably, over time, the committee’s focus has shifted away from single nutrients or foods and toward overall dietary patterns.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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After thawing, the structure is often broken, leading to a separated or less elastic consistency.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Long and deep, House of Fifi Dubois (23 S. Chadbourne St.) fills an old commercial structure downtown.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
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