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In the running

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  1. 1
    Of a candidate: potential or likely; worthy of consideration. idiomatic

    "Even if I were looking for a boyfriend, I don't think he would be in the running."

  2. 2
    Of a competitor or contestant: still eligible and able to win. idiomatic

    "My favourite singer wasn't eliminated, so she's still in the running!"

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