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IN LINE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being next in a line of succession
Example:
he was in line for the presidency
Classified under:
Similar:
succeeding (coming after or following)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Awaiting something; especially something due
Example:
she was in line for promotion
Classified under:
Similar:
eligible (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One behind another in a line or queue
Example:
they waited in line for the tickets
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Context examples:
The first and second headlands were directly in line with the south-west wind; but once around the second,—and we went perilously near,—we picked up the third headland, still in line with the wind and with the other two.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
You are the celestial favorite, in line for more benefits from the stars than any other sign.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
"That's in line with the persistence of the established," he rejoined, his heat against the editor-folk getting the better of him.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
Ten picked shots under Aylward stood in line across the broad deck, and it was a lesson to the young squires who had seen nothing of war to note how orderly and how cool were these old soldiers, how quick the command, and how prompt the carrying out, ten moving like one.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
The decisions you make will put you in line for long-term gain.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You will also be in line for outstanding family support.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Suddenly, you may be in line for a salary increase that you never expected.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You are in line to see an abundant crop come up in your garden, and you won’t have to wait long to see proof that profit is on the way.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You have just stepped up to be next in line to wear the crown of most favored sign of the zodiac, which will take place next year in 2021.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you can’t work that way, see if you can be in line for a performance-based, year-end bonus.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
