next in line
Example Sentences
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Canada and Britain are banning access for under-16s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, with France and Austria likely next in line.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Or they’ll cut their losses and support him, knowing that whoever’s next in line would probably be worse.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2026
Mandatory challengers are enforced on a rotating basis between sanctioning bodies, and next in line is WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel - widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Ternus was widely expected to be next in line as chief executive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
“We were next in line to take off,” said Galina.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
