align
verb (used with object)
to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
has aligned
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present perfectof align (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Pezeshkian, meanwhile, has aligned himself with the broader direction of the regime without visibly shaping it.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
For most of the pandemic, Hong Kong has aligned itself with China’s “zero-COVID” strategy, requiring stringent COVID-19 tests and isolation for close contacts of infected cases as well as for incoming travelers.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2022
She has climbed the ranks of leadership in recent years — snagging a spot on the powerful House Appropriations Committee — and has aligned herself with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2022
LIV, meanwhile, has aligned itself with the Asian Tour, investing $300 million and agreeing to co-host 11 events next season.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
Actor Simon Pegg has aligned himself with his fellow Trekkies and called “Star Wars” fans “the most toxic” fan base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
