fall in line
Example Sentences
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You did not fall in line, and your brother was rewarded for acquiescing, even if he did have his own agenda.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
He seems to have ensured that when he speaks, the American bishops generally fall in line behind him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
Others fall in line with Beijing's strategic objectives, set out a decade ago in a major government initiative called Made in China 2025.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
Otherwise, the Beige Book seemed to largely fall in line with the view of the economy that Fed Chair Jerome Powell outlined on Tuesday —i.e. not much has changed from September.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2025
It seems only Pupo, whoever he is, can give the signal that will make everyone fall in line.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
