line up

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Recent Examples of line up Families line up down the block to order ice cream at Salt & Straw, while students chatter over their laptops at Coupa Cafe. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The black dot and black line on the white head makes these amazing simple to line up. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 But, there’s always a but, getting Giannis Antetokounmpo, unfortunately late in his productive career, would be just pie in the sky generating a tad bit of interest from fans, assuming of course the guy can still line up and give us minutes. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 Another term for a certain kind of planetary alignment, planet parades are what happens when planets line up along the ecliptic in a straight line and appear to us on Earth to be marching across the night sky, according to NASA. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for line up
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Verb
  • According to the report, the Far North Freefall Club, which organized the jump, now requires all parachutists to carry a hook knife.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The Far North Freefall Club, which had organized the skydiving expedition, directed CNN’s questions to Australian Parachute Federation CEO Stephen Porter.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • These two team-mates share set pieces, with Rice registering nine key passes and three big chances created in the last four gameweeks.
    Holly Shand, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Visitors must register in advance online and are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or a new children's book.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Over the past year, the once-robust ties between India and the US –– both members of the Quad security grouping –– have deteriorated as political and economic strains have begun to overshadow their strategic partnership.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
  • Organization of the breweries will return to grouping by geographic regions.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Simply align the corners of the tool with the top of the pepper, twist, and remove.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • This development aligns with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)’s goal of achieving 20 GW of perovskite solar capacity by 2040.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Barrett and Kavanaugh seized on arguments made by the challengers that the president could order a complete trade embargo but not impose tariffs of even 1 percent under the emergency law.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • India’s civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Monday that the government has ordered an investigation into the disruptions of Indigo’s flight services.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Reagan Drive parallels the interstate in north Charlotte.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Longtime collectors appreciate the connection to sports history and the sentimental value of classic cards, while newer collectors are drawn to modern designs, limited-edition inserts, and parallels that make the hobby feel fresh and competitive.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.
    Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors said a tattoo visible on the individual's forearm matched a tattoo seen on the suspect during the June 14 protest.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026

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“Line up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/line%20up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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