next in line

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Medium-scale factories and small-scale businesses such as Nadeem's bedding store will likely be the next in line.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Gen X are those born between 1965 and 1980, and are those in “pre-tirement,” or next in line to retire.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The next in line is the head of congress, Fernando Rospigliosi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Prince Haakon is next in line to the throne.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

"The sons of the first son come before the second son. Ser Ryman is next in line, and then Edwyn and Black Walder and Petyr Pimple. And then Aegon and all his sons."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin