queue

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Since the war began, both Ukraine and Moldova have joined the queue of countries seeking accession alongside the Balkan hopefuls: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Since the war began, both Ukraine and Moldova have joined the queue of countries seeking accession alongside Balkan hopefuls: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

These days, their rare display is also attracting tourists by the thousands, who queue up for limited tours and compete for ideal photo spots to capture nature at its most magical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

After reaching the top the pair chose to skip the queue, as they just wanted to touch the summit and head back down.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“What use is an unbossy lawyer? Look, there's a queue for the phone. Tell Mum I called. Say I'll keep checking the message board this evening. Till late.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell