lengthening queue

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

Used to describe a line of people or vehicles that is increasing in size.

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  • The lengthening queue at the passport office caused frustration among applicants.
  • The heavy traffic caused a lengthening queue of cars on the highway.
  • We watched the lengthening queue of cars stretch for miles on the highway.
  • As closing time approached, there was a lengthening queue at the supermarket checkout.
  • Despite adding more cashiers, the lengthening queue at the supermarket checkout never seemed to shrink.
  • The popular new exhibit led to a lengthening queue outside the museum every morning.
  • The consultant warned of a lengthening queue for medical appointments due to staff shortages.
  • Despite adding more staff, the lengthening queue at the customer service desk remained a problem.
  • By midday, a lengthening queue had formed outside the popular new restaurant.
  • We watched with dismay as the lengthening queue for the concert tickets snaked around the block.
  • The constant delays led to a lengthening queue of passengers waiting for their flights.
  • The sudden rush hour unexpectedly created a lengthening queue at the bus stop.
  • She sighed, looking at the lengthening queue for the exhibition tickets.
  • His patience wore thin with each passing minute, watching the lengthening queue for immigration.
  • The budget cuts resulted in a lengthening queue for public housing.
  • The manager was concerned about the lengthening queue of orders that needed to be processed.
  • He joined the already lengthening queue, knowing he'd be waiting for a while.
  • Due to a technical glitch, a lengthening queue formed at the ATM.
  • If they don't open another register, we'll face an even more lengthening queue.
  • The cafe often experienced a lengthening queue during peak lunch hours.