in line for

phrase

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

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The filing suggests that Brouillette may have been in line for a permanent impairment or disability settlement. Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 17 July 2026 Rory Finneran, an 18-year-old midfielder who made his full Republic of Ireland debut against Grenada in May, may also be in line for a first-team opportunity. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Instead of an Ikea store, Dublin might be in line for a new Sutter Health medical complex, county documents show. George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 In a TikTok video, content creator Clare Almondd taste-tested the Sacred Water, waiting 12 minutes in line for the beverage. Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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