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[in the
running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out;
among those who might win.
At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only
two horses were still in the running.
A month before Joyce married Hal, three
of Joyce's boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running.
Al was in the
running for thetrophy until the last hole of the golf tournament.
Contrast: OUT
OFTHE RUNNING.
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