How to Use in line for in a Sentence

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  • Bethune still had a strong night and appears in line for a roster spot.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Now that her father is king, Ingrid is next in line for the throne.
    — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This is a massive season for a fourth-year player who could be in line for a hefty second contract.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Griffin Conine is about to be in line for extended playing time.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’?
    — TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Bronzeville Week schedule, the first 20 people in line for the event get in free.
    — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 31 July 2026
  • Barron showed value on special teams during camp as well which would put him in line for some elevations during the season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Everett McIver’s neck with barber’s scissors during a fight over a place in line for a haircut.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Gausman is in line for one more start ahead of the trade deadline, which would be an opportunity to close his Jays career at home.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • If anything happens to Pete Fairbanks, Petersen could be in line for some save chances.
    — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Billy Do, interviewed while in line for a donut, brought a more personal perspective.
    — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • No major changes, leaving Josh Hader as the closer and an improved Bryan Abreu in line for the stretch run.
    — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s something charming, if not majestic, about watching one of the team’s biggest, strongest players sprint across the field to be the first in line for every drill.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • 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
  • On paper, that sounds like exactly what should put you in line for bigger opportunities, but then someone else gets the stretch assignment.
    — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The case could be made that the Tigers should try to wring one more playoff run out of Skubal, the looming free agent in line for a monster contract on the open market.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • But the real action was in line for the Breen meet and greet, which snaked across the lobby of the Regal’s mezzanine level after the second screening.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Carter is a core player with Davis on the defensive line, with Mitchell and DeJean next in line for record-setting deals after the season.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 28 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
  • The filing suggests that Brouillette may have been in line for a permanent impairment or disability settlement.
    — Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • 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.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 July 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
  • Now, some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could be in line for a Disney payday.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Carlsson is expected to be an unrestricted free agent when this contract ends in 2031, putting him in line for another massive payday at just 26 years old.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The Wolverines are betting that the top prospect in their 2023 recruiting class is in line for a breakout season after moving inside and adding nearly 70 pounds since high school.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Third in line for the throne, Sverre has attended fewer royal engagements but is often seen at family events such as his sister’s 18th birthday ball in 2022.
    — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mills, a fifth-round pick in 2025, recorded his first career sack in the Super Bowl, and could be in line for more snaps in his second season after missing most of his rookie campaign due to injury.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The design also gives graduates priority consideration for available positions, commonly described as being first in line for an interview for any available job.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The 2019 first-round pick was acquired in a trade with the Green Bay Packers ahead of free agency this offseason and is now in line for the bulk of the snaps at one of the two primary outside linebacker spots.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Optimistic The unity between Johnson and Williams is as strong as ever, with the coach serving up an unlimited buffet of football knowledge and the quarterback constantly getting back in line for more.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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