be in the running

if you are in the running for something, you are in a good position to win it or achieve it (often + for ) This film must be in the running for a Best Picture Oscar.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ljube	-	Macedonian
Pearson	['piəsn]
Ashling	['æʃliŋ]
Marielle	-	French
Katrijn	kaht-RIEN	Dutch
Tyriq	tie-REEK	African American (Modern)