fall in line
Example Sentences
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We've even seen how results of teams eventually fall in line with their underlying numbers over the course of this season, with early overachievers Aston Villa and Sunderland.
From BBC • May 8, 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
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
Grande really steps up as Glinda attempts to convince Elphaba to fall in line with her, but Elphaba refuses.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 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
