into line
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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
But seeking to reassure undecided MSPs, McArthur agreed to the change, noting it would bring Scotland into line with assisted dying legislation in other countries - as well as the UK bill.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Waiters routinely break into line dancing at some point during their shifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Instead, she fell into line, with some believing that if she had called for the PM to go it would have torn apart the fractious group Morgan leads in Cardiff Bay.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
I hurry to slip on my gloves and like the others, fall into line.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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