How to Use in the running in a Sentence

in the running

phrase
  • Ed’s brother, David, is also among those rumored to be in the running for a new role.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Speaking of England, two players from the Three Lions squad remain mathematically in the running for the Golden Boot.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • 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
  • Miami-Dade County’s school board now has six semifinalists in the running to replace Superintendent Jose Dotres.
    — Austin Horn july 8, Miami Herald, 8 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
  • Hear from eight of the 10 candidates in the running to represent Florida’s Congressional District 24.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Swift’s designer history also leaves Chanel, Dior, Elie Saab, Ralph Lauren, Iris van Herpen and Etro in the running.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Objet a is among 17 films announced unveiled by Locarno on Thursday as being in the running for its Golden Leopard prize in the main International Competition.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • The only reason the Heat is in the running for James, a 41-year-old free agent who intends to play his 24th season with a championship contender, one likely in the Eastern Conference, is because The Greek Freak is here.
    — Omar Kelly july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Meghan celebrated her first Daytime Emmy nomination last week, as her Netflix series With Love, Meghan is in the running for Outstanding Lifestyle Program.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • Seeing Brown traded didn’t come as much of a surprise for the NBA community, as the Celtics reportedly had been among the teams in the running to acquire former Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
  • Sánchez is in the running for the NL Cy-Young Award again this season with Jacob Misiorowski, Phillies teammate and fellow ace Zack Wheeler Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and others.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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