in line

Speech parts

1. in line - Adjective

2. in line - Adverb

3. in line - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

being next in a line of succession

awaiting something; especially something due

one behind another in a line or queue

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in-line

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Examples

There are thus great swathes of the past where understanding is more important and reputable than judgement, because the principal actors performed in line with the ideas and values of that time, not of ours. Douglas Hurd

It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line. Ashleigh Brilliant

This week, penny collector Gene Sukie went to the bank and cashed in 10,000 pounds of pennies he had collected over 34 years, which were worth over 14,000 dollars. And, of course, I was in line behind him. Tina Fey

My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended against any consensus, any majority, anywhere, any place, any time. And anyone who disagrees with this can pick a number, get in line and kiss my ass. Christopher Hitchens

Ancient metaphysics underwent many changes at the hands of medieval thinkers who brought it in line with the dominant religious and theological movements of their day. Wilhelm Dilthey

Walk in line like the poor house's pigs 'though there was only one. Finnish Proverb

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