Example Sentences

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He said that the proposal could mean that a country that aligns itself with the EU on certain criteria would be allowed to join certain bloc formats, for example, attending European Council meetings.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The organization also says that it acts as “the official public-private partnership that connects, aligns, and amplifies national and local efforts to deliver the defining presidential moments of this anniversary year.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Carney’s strategy to boost Canadian manufacturing and strengthen security ties with Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The new model developed by Tripathi and his colleagues aligns more closely with those puzzling experimental results.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

I watch as she aligns her two yellow pencils.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett