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on line versus the correct in line as in queue

  

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I believe that "standing on line" is a regionalism heard mostly in the New York area, but I can't swear to it. The rest of us "stand in line". CJ

— CalifJim

  • I believe that "standing on line" is a regionalism heard mostly in the New York area, but I can't swear to it.
  • The rest of us "stand in line".
  • CJ
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I believe that "standing on line" is a regionalism heard mostly in the New York area, but I can't swear to it.

The rest of us "stand in line".

CJ

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