in for
phrase
: certain to experience
in for a rude awakening
Examples of in for in a Sentence
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Bookings have been trickling in for four months as the teams advanced, and higher-stakes matches were confirmed.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Of note, Australia changed its goalkeeper ahead of the shootout, as veteran Matthew Ryan (34 years old) was subbed in for Patrick Beach (22 years old).
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Those on board the world’s largest sailing yacht are in for a good night’s sleep.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Early risers and astrophotographers alike are in for a treat on the morning of July 11 when a thin, waning crescent moon joins Mars and the Pleiades star cluster to form a tight, photogenic triangle.
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Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Plenty of that was funded by the Miami Forever Bond, OKed by voters in the same election that swept Suarez in for his first term.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who led the effort, had reached a compromise to allow for a gradual phase-in for amusement parks, hotels and major event centers like Petco Park.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
It is used to capture Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ships, pulling them in for berthing while moving other components — and spacewalkers — from point to point during maintenance operations.
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Of note, Australia changed its goalkeeper ahead of the shootout, as veteran Matthew Ryan (34 years old) was subbed in for Patrick Beach (22 years old).
—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Those on board the world’s largest sailing yacht are in for a good night’s sleep.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Early risers and astrophotographers alike are in for a treat on the morning of July 11 when a thin, waning crescent moon joins Mars and the Pleiades star cluster to form a tight, photogenic triangle.
—
Michael D'estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Plenty of that was funded by the Miami Forever Bond, OKed by voters in the same election that swept Suarez in for his first term.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who led the effort, had reached a compromise to allow for a gradual phase-in for amusement parks, hotels and major event centers like Petco Park.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
It is used to capture Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ships, pulling them in for berthing while moving other components — and spacewalkers — from point to point during maintenance operations.
—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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“In for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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