line up with
Example Sentences
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Instead, they are puzzled by things that don’t line up with their theories of how the world should work.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
“When regulations introduce broad exemptions and redefine key terms, that promise starts to erode. The details matter here, and right now they don’t line up with the intent of the law.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Some researchers caution that victimization surveys don’t line up with the fall in reported crime, possibly muddying the picture for some offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
When a user makes a trade or a series of trades that line up with an established scenario, red flags go up.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
Teddy moved a folder on his desk slightly to the right so it would line up with his mouse pad.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
