in line with
idiom
: in agreement with
The new policy is in line with the plans that were discussed last year.
My thinking is in line with yours.
The red one is more in line with what I had in mind.
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The two sides were unable to assemble a project that could obtain financing in times of high interest rates; deal with rising construction costs; and arrive at a public subsidy — in the form of a low-cost loan — that was in line with similar projects elsewhere in Bushnell South.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
These results are generally in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends prioritizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and lean proteins like seafood, poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Brown’s strategy of waiting before making a big purchase is in line with advice from experts.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The district said its policies and procedures, including student use of locker rooms, are in line with state laws, the Illinois School Code and guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
These results are generally in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends prioritizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and lean proteins like seafood, poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy products.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Brown’s strategy of waiting before making a big purchase is in line with advice from experts.
—Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
The district said its policies and procedures, including student use of locker rooms, are in line with state laws, the Illinois School Code and guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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