in line for

Example Sentences

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On Election Day 1991, I found myself at a rest home near my house, waiting in line for an hour to cast my vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

She also backed him in 2015, a race he began as frontrunner, and is likely to be in line for a big job should he win.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 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

Verse is scheduled to carry a salary-cap number of $4.1 million this season, according to overthecap, but is presumably in line for a massive contract extension.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

People are already arriving at the port to stand in line for one of the big ships.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys