in line for

phrase

: due or in a position to receive
She's in line for a promotion.

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And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’? TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026 Such a tax break would mean thousands of dollars in annual savings for homeowners – for instance, an Orlando homeowner with a property assessed at at least $300,000 would be in line for $2,500 in annual savings once the $250,000 exemption kicks in. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Bethune still had a strong night and appears in line for a roster spot. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The comments by Akishino, the next in line for the throne, come just weeks after a historic revision to the Imperial House Law by the conservative government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in line for

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“In line for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20line%20for. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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