in the running

Example Sentences

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It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Straw” “Expect to see ‘Deep Cover,’ ‘Miss You, Love You,’ ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ ‘Straw’ and ‘Swiped’ in the running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The SNP's Clare Adamson, Labour's Claire Baker and Tory Miles Briggs are understood to be in the running for the deputy role, which comes with a £114,297 salary.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There is recent precedent for the play that wins the Pulitzer to also find itself in the running for a Tony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He lost himself online, in his character, in the search for weapons, in the running techno-patter with Eric about speed, graphics, power.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz