out of the running
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The recent decisions of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla to opt out of the running further solidified that the state’s top job is anyone’s to win.
From Los Angeles Times
Gary O'Neil has pulled out of the running to become Wolves manager after coming close to a shock return to the club.
From BBC
Lee looked out of the running when he carded a bogey on the second hole but he followed that up with five straight birdies.
From Barron's
Rangers are closing in on appointing Danny Rohl as their new head coach - less than a week after the German ruled himself out of the running.
From BBC
It comes after ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard turned down the chance to return to the club and former Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl pulled out of the running.
From BBC
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