in the running

Example Sentences

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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

The Norway forward is in the running again this term, but faces tough competition from Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe - and plenty of fixtures remaining for other players to throw their names into contention.

From BBC

A consortium with former Salford chief executive Chris Irwin was also in the running to lead the new club and the RFL said they hoped the unsuccessful parties could work alongside Caton-Brown's group in a "mutually beneficial way".

From BBC