hat in the ring
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The Georgia Democrat is considered a potential leading contender if he throws his hat in the ring.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Fast forward approximately 30 years later,” Hunt says, “Kansas City threw its hat in the ring in a big way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
I don’t blame you for throwing your hat in the ring, either.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
“They felt at this point that if they throw their hat in the ring, that they’re going to have actually a shot at getting elected. And that’s what happened,” Ramos said.
From Salon ● May 7, 2026
He’d be damned if this bunch of poltroons were going to keep him from throwing his hat in the ring.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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