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Even before that, young adult movies like Twilight and Hunger Games were aligning themselves with credible alternative artists like Paramore, Iron & Wine and The National.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

Members of r/antiwork were aligning with the 1,400 Kellogg’s workers who went on strike more than two months ago over stalled union negotiations with the company.

From The Verge • Dec. 10, 2021

When he did, releasing the more experimental, lo-fi “Rock and Roll Nightclub” in 2012 on Captured Tracks, the indie-rock stars were aligning.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2017

Some were aligning themselves with the coach in the light of his successful cup runs, some wanted him out.

From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2011

It was like the planets and the stars were aligning to ensure my success.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen