How to Use in line for in a Sentence
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Everett McIver’s neck with barber’s scissors during a fight over a place in line for a haircut.
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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Those additions likely mean Hayton is in line for only a third-line depth role next season, and Utah’s remaining needs are now primarily on defense.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Now, some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could be in line for a Disney payday.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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The design also gives graduates priority consideration for available positions, commonly described as being first in line for an interview for any available job.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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If coach Marco Sturm likes Clifton’s skating, physicality and fearlessness next to Nikita Zadorov, the Bruins’ third pair could have opponents stuck in line for postgame ice bags.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
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