out of the running
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That ensemble is doing stellar work, but other casts also turned in award-worthy work that was left out of the running.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Burnham's path to Downing Street, however, looked increasingly assured late Wednesday after former armed forces minister Al Carns ruled himself out of the running.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
With many past winners and popular contenders out of the running this year, the 2026 Emmys are likely to be heavy on TV that’s just ... fine, our columnist writes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
His resignation came after two other candidates pulled out of the running for the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency, the day before Reform announced its official list of candidates.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Gryffindor were not out of the running after all, although they could not afford to lose another match.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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