in line for
Example Sentences
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I’m out in the world, even if I’ve retired from standing in line for a cup of coffee, and I can download a photograph onto my wristwatch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"We spend as many hours as we have to, depending on how much we need it," said Raoni Izaguirre, who had been standing in line for an hour under the blazing sun.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
On Election Day 1991, I found myself at a rest home near my house, waiting in line for an hour to cast my vote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Guy Pepper has recovered from injury to take his place in the back row, while tighthead props George Kloska and Vilikesa Sela are in line for first caps.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I saw my former roommates, Seanie and JP, waiting in line for pictures, and it made me feel good to see my old friends, but sad, too, because I missed rooming with them.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
