in the running

Example Sentences

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The cast are not the only people able to take part in the show, as up until 15 minutes before transmission, viewers are able to get involved in the running order of the special by voting for one of four pre-shot scenes via social media.

From BBC

Alabama was in the running again.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shifting fortunes among tech companies mixed up the ranks of the world’s billionaires in 2025, although familiar titans remained in the running and the majority added billions to their wealth.

From Barron's

The illustrious Stephen King has already said this book will be "in the running for the best mystery of 2026... it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie", while Val McDermid, no less, described her early copy as a "cracking read."

From BBC

It was said to be in the running for the Champions League rights won by Paramount.

From BBC