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
He was in the running against Nathan Lane in the season’s most talk-about show’s “Death of a Salesman,” and many bets were surely placed on the latter to sweep.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Neither the teams nor F1 itself have any say in the running of the FIA.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
‘The Lost Boys,’ ‘Titanique’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ are among the contenders for best musical, while the Pulitzer-winning ‘Liberation’ and the Roald Dahl bio-drama ‘Giant’ are in the running for best play.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
I knew a bunch of the seniors had already qualified, but it never occurred to me that I was in the running.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
