in line
Example Sentences
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It orbits the Sun every 365.25 days, in line with what you would expect in view of their distance apart.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Chief Executive Mick Beekhuizen said the company’s results were in line with its expectations but remained under pressure, pointing to soft sales as well as pressure on its margins from inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Or they’ll cut their losses and support him, knowing that whoever’s next in line would probably be worse.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
"He had been the assistant to a previous MP and as such would be in line to become an MP."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The man took a step back so he was in line with the others.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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