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Old 15th May 2018, 06:01
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You can. From the FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary:

LINE UP AND WAIT (LUAW)
Used by ATC to inform a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway to line up and wait. It is not authorization for takeoff. It is used when takeoff clearance cannot immediately be issued because of traffic or other reasons.
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