align
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“What makes it so important is not just its scale, but that it demonstrates how governments can align policy, infrastructure planning and industry engagement across borders to accelerate the transition,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"If the political will and financing align, it is doable in the short term," Larochelle told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Entry-level job postings have fallen by almost 30%, so Gen Z talent is more likely to settle for opportunities that don’t align with their long-term ambitions, the World Economic Forum says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
These wires naturally tend to align with the polarization direction of incoming light.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It will do you and our daughter no good to align yourselves with the past,” William said, sounding frustrated.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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"What I care about is whether the legislation meets the nation's needs -- whether it aligns with our indigenous defence strategy and the various requirements for developing our drone and unmanned vehicle industries," Cho said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
They said that being on-site aligns with the idea of managing community-based organizations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
She adds that while socks and sandals have become a viral fashion trend "it's important to consider whether a trend aligns with the image you want to communicate professionally".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
I watch as she aligns her two yellow pencils.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon become aligned, allowing the Moon to pass through Earth's shadow.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We posted a video to our channels that ultimately depicted actions that are not aligned with our values as a brand," Good Good said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The controversial commercial reached the top levels of golf as PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp condemned the ad Tuesday, calling it “concerning” and “clearly not aligned with PGA Tour values.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
The measurements showed that the magnetar's magnetic axis and rotational axis are almost aligned.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
My father loved the sound and meaning of Watende, a Shona word that means “revenge will not be sought,” a concept that aligned with his gentle spirit.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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His obsessive court rituals — including meticulously aligning his water bottles and executing his precise pre-point routines — were not merely superstitions, but coping mechanisms in a high-stress, solitary sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
There are pitfalls to aligning too closely however, as Reading and Charlton Athletic have previously discovered.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“We are simplifying the organization, strengthening leadership, enforcing accountability and aligning our structure with the priorities that matter most: customers, quality, and innovation,” Napoli said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
“We are consistently aligning our offering with customer demand and further sharpening our model portfolio,” said Matthias Becker, member of the executive board for sales and marketing at Porsche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The extra cops are now aligning themselves along two yellow tapes they string in the form of a corridor that leads from the street to the house just past where I am.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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