in line with

phrase

: 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 official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. — Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 With asking prices more in line with the current market, agents also reported fewer contract cancellations. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Contributors can transfer stock to the Treasury, which will then invest the funds into accounts in line with the donator’s guidelines. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026 While in line with recent guidance from the Department of Energy, the recommendation drew the ire of a number of Republicans. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in line with

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