into line
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He is so underwritten that it’s baffling why an army falls into line behind him given that he boasts no leadership or military experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
And we need to fall into line in “removing regulatory barriers that hinder U.S. technological and economic leadership while responsibly stewarding coastal resources.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
He said his bill will bring Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK.
From BBC ● May 26, 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
Penelope pulled Ophie into the crowded sweet shop and into line at the counter, nattering on about the movie.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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