head of the line
Example Sentences
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That lets you watch the Dodgers take batting practice on the field, although Ohtani rarely does, and get to the head of the line for giveaway items, stadium attractions and team stores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“If you can spend $1 million…you can jump to the head of the line and be qualified for a visa that you’re not qualified for,” Craig Becker, of Democracy Defenders Fund, told Barron’s.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
However, if an object is requested again while it moves down the conveyor belt, it gets moved back to the head of the line.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024
Robetto directed Brooks to move to the head of the line, holding onto the firefighter’s jacket to make sure he did not get lost during the switch, where visibility was no more than arm’s length.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Fadi saw the woman at the head of the line turn pale.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
