in line for

phrase

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

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In the line of succession, Eugenie ranks below Beatrice and her kids, and is the 12th in line for the throne. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Next summer, Kirill Marchenko, Denton Mateychuk, Johnson and Voronkov will also be RFAs in line for significant raises. Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Among the bottom half of spenders in MLB this season, four are currently in line for one of baseball’s 12 playoff spots, with another six on the bubble. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026 Its reputation has become global, attracting everyone from presidents to professional athletes and international visitors willing to wait patiently in line for brisket many consider among the world’s finest, as Franklin does not take reservations. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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