At the head of the queue was Kinue, who lives in east London.

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According to Harry Harris, the Portugal boss has "jumped to the head of the queue" with Stuart Pearce lined up as his assistant.

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His quick work put HP, perhaps the largest buyer of computer components in the world, at the head of the queue for the suddenly-scarce parts.

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Another click, the voice states you have reached the head of the queue, your call will be answered as soon as the next operator becomes available.

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The government wants to ensure that the most vulnerable members of society jump to the head of the queue, including teenagers leaving care, victims of domestic violence and even prisoners released from incarceration.

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Again and yet again the voice says you are at the head of the queue - by now you have spilt your coffee and the cat has been kicked away from under the table.

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Last year saw queues around the block as the sale prepared to open, with one woman at the head of the queue spending four days camping to ensure she got her hands on her favourite postcard.

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Head inside and join the queue of loyalists patiently waiting to order plates of black beans and rice, stews and pork shoulder, steaming on stainless steel trays.

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