in line for
Example Sentences
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People stand in line for the premiere of “Choo Choo Revue” at the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
Now it is in line for a windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The claimants' legal team estimates 12.2 million users could be in line for £162 each, with the claim being brought on an "opt-out" basis, so eligible consumers will be automatically included.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Oh, he was first in line for the victory parades, as soon as the guns were put away.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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