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
The Sovereign Grant provides public funding for the running costs of the monarchy.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The last gets better mileage than the running gag about his ordinariness, which is still being used in the closing minutes of the film.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
He’d found a rhythm, and then the running had gotten easier.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
