in line for

phrase

: due or in a position to receive

She's in line for a promotion.

Examples of in line for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In response to the slowdown, suppliers struggled to keep their prices in line for their business to business clients. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

If the ruling coalition is reelected, the Sweden Democrats would be in line for Cabinet posts. — Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Also, Joe Buck, who calls games for $15 million at ESPN, will be in line for a major raise once his contract ends this year. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The awards season is heating up with the fall festivals underway, and Emily Blunt is in line for one of its marquee tributes. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in line for

• conquistador
• covenantor
• forevermore
• hereinbefore
• kinetochore
• kwashiorkor
• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore