in the picture
idiom
: involved or playing a part in something : in the same situation or relationship
After their brief separation, her boyfriend is back in the picture.
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With those two and Alex Forsyth seemingly solidly in the picture but competing with Calvin Throckmorton and a host of young players, there are a bunch of candidates for maybe only one or two spots.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
But what wasn’t in the picture may have said even more.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
At different points, the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, F-18s, Navy ships, helicopters will all be in the picture.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Even though Alexe is no longer in the picture, Jonathon isn't interested in pursuing things with Jill.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
But what wasn’t in the picture may have said even more.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
At different points, the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, F-18s, Navy ships, helicopters will all be in the picture.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Even though Alexe is no longer in the picture, Jonathon isn't interested in pursuing things with Jill.
—EW.com, 16 July 2025
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“In the picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20picture. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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