next in line

Example Sentences

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Or they’ll cut their losses and support him, knowing that whoever’s next in line would probably be worse.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Gen X are those born between 1965 and 1980, and are those in “pre-tirement,” or next in line to retire.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Ju Ae has long been seen as the next in line, a perception stoked by a string of recent high-profile outings.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Streaming services have been getting more expensive, and Spotify is next in line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

He turned to look at Paula, next in line.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge