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the running

NOUN

opportunity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time

STRONG

break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack

WEAK

befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt

Antonyms

STRONG

closing closure misfortune reality truth

WEAK

bad luck

Example Sentences

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“Ninety-four was essential,” says Alan Rothenberg, who oversaw the running of the 1994 tournament.

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

The last gets better mileage than the running gag about his ordinariness, which is still being used in the closing minutes of the film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

That night I have the running dream again.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

the running

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