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Recent Examples of line up
After a run of three losses in four fights, Tszyu (26-3, 18 KOs) defeated Anthony Velazquez by unanimous decision in December, and reportedly will line up another fight prior to fighting Spence.
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And, unlike with apples — a Honeycrisp and a Red Delicious are easy to line up side by side — medical services are hard to compare.
—Darius Tahir, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Children would line up, hoping to get in.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The findings line up with past research.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And, unlike with apples — a Honeycrisp and a Red Delicious are easy to line up side by side — medical services are hard to compare.
—Darius Tahir, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Children would line up, hoping to get in.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The findings line up with past research.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line up
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The lone guide to survive from the company that organized the trip used the iPhone SOS feature to text with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, which deployed skilled rescue crews to their location.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Concerned by deadly encounters between protesters and federal officers in Minnesota, the church coalition has also organized training sessions on safety and nonviolence, including de-escalation tactics.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Duffy said the companies involved in the Indiana crash were all registered at the same apartment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The navy had intercepted a 180-foot boat registered to Tanzania, 380 miles southwest of the coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last year Haworth Lifestyle revealed reorganization plans, grouping companies under its umbrella into divisions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kindergarten and first-grade students, second and third-grade students, and fourth and fifth-grade students are grouped together.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Our communication plans are all aligned with one another.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners should engage municipal leaders early, align investments with local priorities and foster ongoing dialogue to deliver better outcomes countywide.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Asbury Park is where Bruce Springsteen got his start, and other beach towns, long popular as summer getaways, include Belmar, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant, and towns on Long Beach Island, a narrow barrier island that parallels the coast.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fracturing of the television audience parallels the schisms in America’s political culture, with viewers and voters increasingly sheltering in partisan echo chambers.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The resort hosts an ample breakfast buffet each morning at EsQuilina, the main restaurant, which often turns out to be a better deal than ordering à la carte.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Satisfied with medical procedures already in place, NASA ordered no extra checkups for the crew ahead of liftoff and no new diagnostic equipment was packed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, the World Cup presents an additional challenge the Super Bowl didn’t quite match in scale.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But, a glove found about two miles from the house appeared to visually match the ones worn by the suspect, according to the FBI.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The under-$30 wreath features silk daisies, eucalyptus leaves, jasmine, lavender, wildflowers, and delicate berry clusters arranged on a sturdy 24-inch frame for a pop of color that feels cheerful, not overdone.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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While there isn’t an on-site salon, the team at Asaya can arrange in-room hair styling, nail, or makeup services upon request.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Line up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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