The parts were not 'in alignment'. = The parts were 'out of alignment'. [=the parts were not aligned]
Many people were surprised by his 'alignment' with the protesters. [=his support of the protesters]
The school has to bring its programs 'into alignment' with state requirements.
(..) models... predating Aristotle. But I'm happy to announce that we're almost ready. And I am supremely confident that we will have our answer in time for the relevant planetary alignment. So, we will have possession of the key in... ...one week? - Yes indeed. One week. This is good news, Mr Powell. (..)2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
(..) - I'm trying to turn you into a lady. - And a lady should be modest. - Yes. A "lady" should be modest! Brothers and sisters, today is the th of May. The first day of the planetary alignment, and we are still no nearer to discovering the location of the key. It seems we are running out of time. (..)2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider