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running after

ADJECTIVE
coming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipated expected forthcoming impending subsequent
STRONG
advancing aspiring close converging deserving docking due fated foreseen future instant marked near nearing oncoming ordained predestined preparing progressing pursuing
WEAK
about to happen almost on one at hand certain drawing near en route eventual gaining upon getting near immediate imminent in prospect in store in the offing in the wind in view next nigh prospective to-be up-and-coming
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distant
STRONG
away far gone past

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For example, huge productivity gains from AI could mean “you’re actually laying off workers rather than running after them” despite the shrinking labor pool, said Acemoglu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

A previous commission candidate dropped out of the running after a disastrous hearing before the council.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Evolution may be less like climbing steadily toward perfection and more like running after a world that keeps moving.

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

With Rangers now arithmetically out of the running after three consecutive losses, it is down to Hearts and defending champions Celtic.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

She sent me running after her to give it back.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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