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the running

NOUN
opportunity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time
STRONG
break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack
WEAK
befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt
Antonyms
STRONG
closing closure misfortune reality truth
WEAK
bad luck

Example Sentences

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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

"Two of the three big European airline groups... are in the running, which demonstrates the attractiveness of the company as well as the country," said Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The transaction is expected to close after the running of this year’s Preakness on May 16.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Mellors says one of the biggest challenges will be the running costs.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Craig was sweaty, dead on his feet after all the running he’d done.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama