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The mother of murderer Vickrum Digwa could be in line for deportation from the UK, the Home Office has signalled.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 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

The chip giant could be in line for a long-term boost if SpaceX makes a successful transition to public markets.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 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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