in line for
Example Sentences
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A guy from the Recreation and Parks Department showed up and said the park was in line for a possible upgrade that could cost as much as $300,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Among those is Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, and is rumored to be in line for a promotion to one of the department’s top jobs.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Air travelers standing in line for hours to get through security might wish a pox on all politicians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The Sinn Féin economy minister has said all households are in line for a £30 deduction from their electricity bills in July.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Taxi drivers yelled at each other in Spanish and tried to cut in line for customers.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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