in the hunt

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against run for scramble for seek prize take on take part

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

aid assist forget help let go release support yield