out of the running

1.
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- No longer a candidate or contender for a position, prize, office, or advantage; eliminated from consideration or competition.
- Having been effectively disqualified or removed from the set of possible choices.
2.
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- Unable to continue participating because of incapacity, arrest, death, or other circumstances that prevent further involvement.
- Completely excluded or prevented from participating by external events or actions.

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