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
Brand	[brænd]
Emanuel	[i'mænjuəl]
Dale	DAY-əl, DAYL	English
Tapio	TAH-pee-o (Finnish)	Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Khushi	-	Indian, Hindi
Eirenaios	-	Ancient Greek