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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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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

Bob Mortimer is also in the entertainment performance race for his victorious stint in the first series of Last One Laughing, which is in the running for best entertainment programme.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

There is recent precedent for the play that wins the Pulitzer to also find itself in the running for a Tony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

My first day with the running leg I definitely do not go out and charge over Aggery Bridge.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

the running

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