in the running
Prepositional phrase
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
- Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running.
- (idiomatic) Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win.
- My favourite singer wasn't eliminated, so she's still in the running!
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