be in line for
Example Sentences
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Joe Bradshaw: De'Zhaun Stribling was a surprise selection by the 49ers at the start of the second round but given their annual injury issues, he could be in line for plenty of work this season.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Caldwell, a third-round pick in 2025, is one of the younger players that’s seemingly proved enough to be in line for a bigger role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
A target customer for many is the Pentagon, which might be in line for a historic budget increase that would shower space programs with billions of dollars in new funding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Her firm has been getting calls daily from people who want to see if they could be in line for money from the IRS.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Next year I’d be in line for a summer job in Chicago, if I could find one.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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