the running
Example Sentences
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Several years later, Saudi Arabia would win the right to host the 2034 World Cup as the only candidate in the running.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
They said the Assembly Commission - which oversees the running of Parliament Buildings and involves MLAs from the five main parties - was "committed to minimising environmental impact across its operations".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The interest in the 23-year-old is genuine, though the Gunners are not the only club in the running for Rogers with Manchester United also monitoring the forward's situation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Especially when he wakes me from the running dream.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
