out of contention for
idiom
: no longer having a chance to win (something, such as a title or position)
This latest defeat means that she's now out of contention for the world title.
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The senior finished fifth, running a 50.86 to finish just out of contention for a state bid.
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The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
The loss likely knocks U-M out of contention for a top-four seed in next week’s NCAA tournament reveal, and another home weekend at Crisler Center.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2023
She soon was bumped to 15th place and out of contention for the 12-woman final.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2022
With the Sooners out of contention for the College Football Playoff, USC dived in to make a splash.
—Greg Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 29 Nov. 2021
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The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
The loss likely knocks U-M out of contention for a top-four seed in next week’s NCAA tournament reveal, and another home weekend at Crisler Center.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2023
She soon was bumped to 15th place and out of contention for the 12-woman final.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2022
With the Sooners out of contention for the College Football Playoff, USC dived in to make a splash.
—Greg Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 29 Nov. 2021
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“Out of contention for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20contention%20for. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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