She has an in with the manager, so she always gets the best shifts.

She had an in with the hiring manager, so her resume moved to the top of the pile.

The committee discussed the budget revisions for an hour, and as an aside, Tom suggested reallocating funds to support employee training.

After the laird's death, the sheriff convened a service of an heir to identify the rightful successor.

Marine biologists noted anabaenoid filaments spreading across the bloom, hinting at nitrogen-fixing activity beneath the green sheen.

Teachers must set an example for their students by arriving on time and preparing lessons carefully.

As the curtains parted, the lead actor prepared to make an entrance that would captivate the audience.

The committee dismissed his proposal as new wine in an old wineskin, unable to fit modern reforms into their outdated framework.

T'ien-an-men is an iconic gateway in Beijing that draws tourists from around the world.

She managed to have an in with the hiring manager, which helped her secure the job.