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keep in line

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keep (someone or an animal) in line
Fig. to make certain that someone behaves properly. It's very hard to keep Bill in line. He's sort of rowdy. The teacher had to struggle to keep the class in line.
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Indeed, the Port Authority is aiming to bring in high-end new tenants such as Wholesale Foods and Target and existing tenants will be expected to gussy up to keep in line.
As immediate past president on the board, Phyllis will continue to keep in line our tabled motions, friendly and unfriendly amendments and frequent points of order.
Our loan officers are aggressively seeking offering rates on the loan products to keep in line with the increased deposit rates.
 
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