out of the running

phrase

1
: not competing in a contest
2
: having no chance of winning a contest

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“Out of the running.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20the%20running. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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