be in the running for something
be in the running
in the running

Students also have a large say in the running of the school.

For women to even be in the running is still new.

"But we're going to have to find some way to get the entire population involved in the running of your government."

Another 15 past participants are involved in the running of the project.

There is certainly more than a single team now in the running.

There's a couple other guys in the running, you know.

They do not appear to be even in the running.

Things went from bad to worse for the team in the 1960 running.

The family has no say in the running of the Foundation.

Many former players play an active role in the running of the club.