in line
Example Sentences
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Same-store sales overall rose 1.3%, in line with estimates.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
"Celebrating life-giving plant produce rather than fish slaughter would be more in line with the compassion and warmth Wales is known for," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
He said Thursday’s bounce saw retail investors sell more in response, which is more in line with their normal behavior: buy the dip, then sell the rally.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
If you’re standing in line together, you can chat about the wait and commiserate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
A few edged closer, but none wanted to be first in line.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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