in line for
Example Sentences
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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
Investment banks leading their IPOs would be in line for fees, while funds that backed them could expect their own big paydays.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
BBC Sport take a closer look at who could be in line for the award before asking its reporters who they would pick.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Fatemah, who was standing in line for bread at a neighborhood bakery, seemed crestfallen as she explained how this Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, was even worse than others.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
When we’re standing in line for the book signing, I tell Jamie I have no idea what I’m supposed to say.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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