into line
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It added that the amendment would have "brought Northern Ireland into line with international human rights standards and ensured that children have the exact same legal protection from physical assault as adults".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The divergences are exacerbated by the absence of a strong, present supreme leader to take the risk of tough decisions and bring factions into line, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Within a few months in office, Patel had fallen into line, telling Fox News that Epstein committed suicide and rejecting his former conspiracist audience’s belief that it was a murder.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
The move, which brings Scotland into line with how other UK governments measure emissions, allows for annual fluctuations such as higher gas demand for home heating during colder winters.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
They were moving into line in the fields behind Seminary Ridge, out of sight of the Union guns.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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