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as in to organize
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as in to register
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Recent Examples of line up
Changes in practice procedures, in when to remove a player from a game, and even in game rules – such as this past season’s change in the way players line up for kickoffs – have helped.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
That will be a scientific bonanza since full solar eclipses produce just a few minutes of totality when the moon lines up perfectly between Earth and the sun — on average just once every 18 months.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Seattle shows the Port of Seattle Police Department with sniffer dogs at the scene, as passengers could be seen lining up on the runway.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 June 2025
As a young man in his 20s, Dwayne Debnam seemed to have his life lined up.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
That will be a scientific bonanza since full solar eclipses produce just a few minutes of totality when the moon lines up perfectly between Earth and the sun — on average just once every 18 months.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Seattle shows the Port of Seattle Police Department with sniffer dogs at the scene, as passengers could be seen lining up on the runway.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 June 2025
As a young man in his 20s, Dwayne Debnam seemed to have his life lined up.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line up
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In 2023, Malaysian Roblox players organized a pro-Palestinian protest in the midst of escalating violence in the Middle East.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The Journal reported a luxury wedding with 200 guests such as Bezos’ costs about $4 million, citing Jamie Simon, director of events at luxury planning firm Banana Split, which organized the multiday wedding between Sofia Richie Grainge and Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge in 2023.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Furthermore, getting his $10.3 million (€9 million) salary off the books would do wonders at a time when Barca is trying to register new signing Joan Garcia and land Nico Williams after reportedly agreeing terms with the Athletic Club winger.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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All of those who have registered with the Selective Service are presumed to be eligible to be drafted.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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They were grouped into AI specialists (with an interest in Agri-Food) and food and agribusiness leaders (with interests in applications of AI).—
Aidan Connolly,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Vancouver, Canada Source: A ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) based on an assessment of 30 indicators grouped into five categories, including stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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When a firm’s values align with the lives of its people, retention becomes a natural outcome.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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While the stars have aligned for the world premiere of Bidad, the stars have also lined up to travel to the Czech festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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The family’s story parallels major changes in child welfare policy that has taken millions of young Americans out of their homes.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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This rise is paralleled by a concerning decline in those receiving mental health care, with only 34% of men seeking help compared with more than 50% of women.—
Chuka Emezue,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Saturday’s strikes raised immediate questions about the extent of the U.S. involvement in the Middle East and about Trump’s authority to order the bombings without congressional approval.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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Mahmoud Khalil greeted friends and spoke briefly to reporters Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey a day after a judge ordered his release from a federal immigration facility in Louisiana.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world defending his 2024 Travelers crown, matched Eckroat’s eagle on No. 13 to tie the lead and jumped into the top spot with a birdie on No. 15 about three and a half hours after Eckroat finished.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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With Butterfly Effect’s Manus, however, the initial buzz faded fast after developers testing Manus found that the model seemed error-prone and couldn’t match what the company had demonstrated.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Attentive staffers will be on hand for towel drops and spritz refills, as well as to help arrange water sports or beach games.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Line up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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