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 Martinez’s choice out of the running, the Democrat turned to the candidate who’d been his second pick all along, Xavier Becerra.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
Also out of the running are proposed developments near Worcestershire Parkway train station and Heyford Park in Oxfordshire, a former airbase, as well as a plan to build thousands of new homes in Plymouth.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
A year before, my coaches had been convinced that not doing the two-and-a-half twist had taken me out of the running for the national team.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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