in line for

Example Sentences

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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 gain power.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Apple, which has ruled the electronics supply chain for more than a decade with its gargantuan checkbook, suddenly finds itself waiting in line for two components crucial to all its devices, memory and storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

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

“To wait in line for close to two hours to get into the park and then just be stuck driving around for hours trying to find any parking at any location within the park.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Somehow I found myself in line for sodas with Jess while Luke’s worker steered him into the line.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter