ADJECTIVE
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being next in a line of succession
he was in line for the presidency -
awaiting something; especially something due
she was in line for promotion
people were in line at the checkout counter
ADVERB
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one behind another in a line or queue
they waited in line for the tickets
How To Use in line In A Sentence
- Assuming that 15 pound breaking strain line is used, an angler using monofilament might have to use a six or eight ounce sinker and use a 20 lb class rod to carry that sinker weight.
- Above: South Shore terminus with four Dreadnoughts in line abreast, demonstrating their legendary capacity to absorb crowds.
- Even so it is a very secure bend and can put up with a good deal of strain and movement. It can also be used to tie a bend with thin line.
- Station improvements are being considered for Shenfield while Gidea Park, Harold Wood and Brentwood are in line for platform extensions and station revamps.
- The State Department contacted American embassies around the world to make sure that they repeated the line that it was an aberration and not in line with American ‘values.’
- The scheme requires about 5,000 large organisations to report annually on their energy use and to buy carbon allowances in line with their carbon footprints. Computing
- Child benefit was uprated in line with inflation too.
- Downsizing produced an increased risk of sickness absence, in line with earlier findings.
- In response to a question from Séamus Cosaí Fitzgerald the harbour master, Brian Farrell, said that the proposed charges were in line with current fees in other ports.
- Tuesday at 3 p.m. place-holders started showing up outside the restaurant Galatoire's to stand in line so their well-heeled patrons can enjoy trout amandine and souffle potatoes Friday during the celebrated pre-Fat Tuesday fest. Archive 2005-02-01
