be in the running
Example Sentences
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Chad could be in the running to be the third, especially if the Red Sox make the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It’s not clear who will replace her, though Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is rumored to be in the running.
From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2026
If they continue to work, Yamamoto could be in the running for the Cy Young Award, after finishing third in National League voting last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Norwegian-born Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, as well as former teammates Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath of Norway, should also be in the running for a push at a podium finish.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 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
