the running
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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
Carrie Coon, “The Gilded Age” “Expect to see Keri Russell in the running for ‘The Diplomat’ and Zendaya for the last season of ‘Euphoria.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The final tally for Monday’s set exceeded Christie’s expectations, topping $630.8 million and bringing the running total for Newhouse’s estate to more than $1 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He delayed washing up so that the running water would not drown out her voice.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
