in the running

phrase

1

: competing in a contest

2

: having a chance to win a contest

Examples of in the running in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other countries initially in the running—some dropped out further into the process—included Chile, Italy, Mexico, and a collective bid from Nordic countries. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

California will have some tough competition to beat, considering that state fair behemoths such as Wisconsin, Texas, and, of course, Minnesota are also in the running. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Advertisement With several candidates in the running, the decision could be a critical one for the GOP. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 July 2026

Gunn, who had 15 years of experience as a dispatcher and trainer at the time, put her name in the running at that point. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for in the running

• overrunning
• bunning
• cunning
• dunning
• gunning
• punning
• shunning
• stunning
• sunning