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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
In this sense, leadership is less about authority and more about alignment.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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But distribution — the ability to reach audiences at scale, on fair and open terms — is the oxygen of this industry.—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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That location’s design language — mixing local history, British roots and Palace’s skate DNA — signaled the brand’s intent to anchor itself in Asia’s key capitals, complementing distribution in Japan, South Korea, and on Tmall and WeChat in China.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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This Vionic version feels polished enough for the office or dinner reservations, but still practical for airport days thanks to the easy slip-on design and stretchy strap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The screen orientation is the common feature.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Every staff member completes state and federal background checks on an annual basis and a 40-plus-hour orientation before working directly with students, with ongoing training reinforced weekly and through quarterly and annual specialized instruction.—
Samantha Rappaport,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The timeless pattern looks especially summery on these wide-leg pants and breezy top.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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The Star independently reviewed campaign finance records to confirm the pattern.—
Matthew Kelly
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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The object no longer belongs to its origin or to its own agency, but to the structures that contain it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The fire has burned two historic structures on the island, which is home to rare plant species like the Torrey pine.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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