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Recent Examples of line up
In the hours following sunset on Saturday (June 28), the waxing crescent moon will line up with Mars and the bright star Regulus above the western horizon — before swiftly slipping out of view.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
People have become accustomed to cold and flu season lining up with certain months of the calendar.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Frederick’s receiving line In 2024, more than 30,000 visitors lined up to meet Horace within the conservatory, which is located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
Here is how the Dodgers (45-29) will line up for Game 3:
Wednesday’s pitching matchup
Padres RHP Stephen Kolek (3-2, 3.50 ERA)
Kolek’s scoreless streak had reached 16⅔ innings, the longest by a Padre this season, before giving up five runs — four earned — in 4⅓ innings in Friday’s loss in Arizona.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
People have become accustomed to cold and flu season lining up with certain months of the calendar.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
Frederick’s receiving line In 2024, more than 30,000 visitors lined up to meet Horace within the conservatory, which is located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
Here is how the Dodgers (45-29) will line up for Game 3:
Wednesday’s pitching matchup
Padres RHP Stephen Kolek (3-2, 3.50 ERA)
Kolek’s scoreless streak had reached 16⅔ innings, the longest by a Padre this season, before giving up five runs — four earned — in 4⅓ innings in Friday’s loss in Arizona.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for line up
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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In statements announcing the organizing push, party leaders reiterated the focus on cuts to healthcare and tax breaks to the wealthy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 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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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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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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Already living in Orlando, his work will include aligning the Magic organization with DeVos family values, deepening community and partner relationships and helping shape strategy across basketball and business operations.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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While both are aligned with Democratic causes, AFT is generally more progressive and politically aggressive.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Malone’s emphasis on packaging, design and narrative matches the premium travel-retail consumer mindset to a tee.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 July 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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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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