into line
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Politicians in the city say the move is about bringing Amsterdam's streetscape into line with the local government's own environmental targets.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
In some cases, though, cuts look more like efforts to correct for past overhiring, or simply to come into line with industry norms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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 collaboration aims to improve operational efficiency and bring costs into line with the European average, Telecom Italia said in a separate statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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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