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running

Main Entry:: ¹running
Function:: noun
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: the action of running b: race2: physical condition for running3: management , care

— in the running

1: competing in a contest2: having a chance to win a contest

— out of the running

1: not competing in a contest2: having no chance of winning a contest

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