in the running
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The interest in the 23-year-old is genuine, though the Gunners are not the only club in the running for Rogers with Manchester United also monitoring the forward's situation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Nobody Wants This” “Despite the absence of last year’s comedy powerhouse ‘The Studio,’ the competition remains stiff with long-running heavyweights like ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Abbott’ and ‘Only Murders’ all in the running once again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
Friar worked at the bank for more than a decade as an investment banker and research analyst, putting her in the running for partner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
“Yeah,” said Harry, “well, now you’re back and Ron’s fit, we’ll have a decent chance of thrashing Ravenclaw, which means we could still be in the running for the Cup. Listen, Katie...”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
