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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Adjusted operating profit was up 8 percent to 619 million euros, corresponding to a margin of 22.6 percent, in line with the previous year notwithstanding higher investments behind the brands.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Schulten said during the media call that sales volume, which excludes pricing and therefore more accurately reflects demand, was in line with the prior year.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Earnings before interest, tax and amortization were €246M, which was lower than 2024 but in line with expectations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The announcement was in line with investors’ expectations and initially perceived to be better for markets than Trump’s previous threat of a 30% tariff.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Schulten said during the media call that sales volume, which excludes pricing and therefore more accurately reflects demand, was in line with the prior year.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 29 July 2025
Earnings before interest, tax and amortization were €246M, which was lower than 2024 but in line with expectations.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 July 2025
The announcement was in line with investors’ expectations and initially perceived to be better for markets than Trump’s previous threat of a 30% tariff.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
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“In line with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20with. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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