fall in line
Example Sentences
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He seems to have ensured that when he speaks, the American bishops generally fall in line behind him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Others fall in line with Beijing's strategic objectives, set out a decade ago in a major government initiative called Made in China 2025.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
Otherwise, the Beige Book seemed to largely fall in line with the view of the economy that Fed Chair Jerome Powell outlined on Tuesday —i.e. not much has changed from September.
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
Grande really steps up as Glinda attempts to convince Elphaba to fall in line with her, but Elphaba refuses.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025
I had to make everything all right for Vonetta and Fern so they’d fall in line.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
