the running
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Several years later, Saudi Arabia would win the right to host the 2034 World Cup as the only candidate in the running.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
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
A previous commission candidate dropped out of the running after a disastrous hearing before the council.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The Sovereign Grant provides public funding for the running costs of the monarchy.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
