How to Use in the running in a Sentence

in the running

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• Ed’s brother, David, is also among those rumored to be in the running for a new role.
  — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026
• Atlanta and Chicago were in the running earlier this year but did not make the cut.
  — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
• One reader even suggested a minivan should be in the running for the title.
  — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
• On the flip side, Javonte Williams had a crafty day in the running game and found multiple healthy gains.
  — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
• Woods is a physical specimen and a willing blocker in the running game.
  — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
• Chad could be in the running to be the third, especially if the Red Sox make the playoffs.
  — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
• Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
  — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 14 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
• Drew Roy was yet another Disney Channel star in the running for Gale.
  — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
• Getty Images Each league has 12 teams reasonably in the running for one of six playoff spots apiece.
  — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
• Two physical man corners, with no fear in the running game, bring exactly what the Rams needed to transform their secondary.
  — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
• Thompson, however, wasn’t as sturdy in the running game, which is often an issue for taller, long-legged defensive tackles.
  — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
• Also in the running is Essie Bachelorette Bash, a darker fuchsia.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
• This one is in the running to join said collection because of its loose silhouette, lightweight material, and eye-catching straps.
  — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
• There were five front-runner cities identified earlier this year, but Atlanta and Chicago are no longer in the running.
  — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
• Mbappe is also still in the running for the Golden Boot, so Deschamps’ captain presumably has a high chance of starting.
  — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026
• Here's everything to know about the competition so far, including who's been eliminated, who's still in the running and what happens next.
  — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
• Paramount prospect Georgia could be in the running for Paramount Skydance’s worldwide headquarters.
  — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
• Of the nine candidates in the running, just the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to the general election in November.
  — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
• The Griffins will hope senior offensive lineman Mason Halliman, an Illinois recruit, can open up some holes in the running game.
  — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
• At the moment, each town in the running has already been designated an Official Hallmark Christmas Town.
  — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
• While both quarterbacks have been forced to make do with mediocre receiving corps in recent years, Allen has enjoyed significant advantages in the running game and along the offensive line.
  — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
• Chaminade found its rhythm in the running game despite being without top offensive lineman Jackson Hill (a Notre Dame commit).
  — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
• Taylor Kitsch was reportedly in the running for Finnick, per Entertainment Weekly.
  — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
• Searching for in-line tight ends Greg Dulcich is in the running to become Willis’ favorite target, but the fifth-year tight end has primarily worked off the line during his career.
  — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
• Also in the running is Jessi Ebben, an Ashley Furniture executive.
  — Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
• Sunday was the first campaign day the 13 candidates in the running but many voters are expected to pay more attention once campaign ads start airing on TV and radio at the end of the month.
  — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
• Even though Norway is no longer in the running for the title, Erling’s popularity continues to soar as people everywhere want to know more about their new favorite soccer player.
  — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 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
• The other quarterfinal this weekend is England vs Norway, whose striker Erling Haaland is also in the running with seven.
  — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 July 2026