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align

[uh-lahyn] / əˈlaɪn /




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On top of that, the cultural obsession with efficiency doesn’t align with a diet that views cooking as a nourishing daily ritual.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

You don’t need to contort yourself to fit into someone else’s life, especially if that life doesn’t align with who you are or what you value.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

We try to align our vision as much as possible to reach the best outcome.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The record-setting equity award was “designed to align extraordinary long-term shareholder value with incentives that will drive peak performance from our visionary leader,” Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm told shareholders at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“It will do you and our daughter no good to align yourselves with the past,” William said, sounding frustrated.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

They said that being on-site aligns with the idea of managing community-based organizations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

She adds that while socks and sandals have become a viral fashion trend "it's important to consider whether a trend aligns with the image you want to communicate professionally".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

This aligns with the developments in the race, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who was loath to get involved in the race, jumped in to endorse Stevens late in the contest.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

“The change aligns Adnoc pricing more closely with the actual loading month,” said Amena Bakr, head of Middle East energy at Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I watch as she aligns her two yellow pencils.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

Ms. Rogoyska describes how the Lutetia became a haven for those who had fled the Nazis as well as those who were aligned with them.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

“I think that was a gap that we should have aligned on earlier,” Rivera said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Its fibers were also better aligned, giving the new tissue a closer resemblance to natural, healthy bone.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Many believe the Spanish coach's style is more aligned with the 'heavy metal' style of football Anfield had come to love under Jurgen Klopp.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

“The stars are aligned in their favor,” Kaori said.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

From the jump, it’s hard to shake the feeling that “Tony” is mistakenly aligning itself with the public’s idea of Bourdain rather than the man’s reality.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

He says Germany aims to provide the “strategic glue” aligning the Baltic, Nordic and eastern front-line states with the rest of Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

There are pitfalls to aligning too closely however, as Reading and Charlton Athletic have previously discovered.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

How should employers respond to Gen Z’s ethical concerns about their work having a positive impact and aligning with their social values?

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

That made solving in depth a challenge, but top code breakers figured out other ways of aligning messages with statistics and other insights.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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