into line
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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
MPs are currently considering whether to tighten shotgun licensing laws to bring them into line with restrictions on rifles.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Waiters routinely break into line dancing at some point during their shifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
The marchers made room for her, and she fell into line with them.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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