out of the running
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈrʌnɪŋ/
UK /aʊt əv ðə ˈrʌnɪŋ/

1.
hors course, hors jeu
no longer having a chance to win or succeed
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After his injury, the athlete was out of the running for the championship.
Après sa blessure, l'athlète était hors course pour le championnat.
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Their proposal was good, but they were out of the running because of the budget.
Leur proposition était bonne, mais ils étaient hors course à cause du budget.