Example Sentences

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Arnold Irinco was part of a line of commuters on Thursday morning who were queuing up for a free ride provided by the government.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

They were queuing to register at a centre for the displaced, offered a small handout of cash, food and toiletries by volunteers.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Many fans only found out about the original gig's cancellation while they were queuing for the doors to open on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 4, 2024

Staff at an Apple store in Barcelona, where about 250 people were queuing to enter the store on Friday morning, were set to join colleagues in France in protesting.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023

People were queuing to dish the dirt on Dumbledore anyway.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling