Emmer dropped out of the running hours later.

Source: https://www.onnradio.com/2023/10/26/speaker-race-shows-limits-lengths-of-trumps-influence/

He was perhaps the favorite to replace 2022 World Cup coach Gregg Berhalter (who ostensibly remains in contention to come back) but, like Matarazzo, is apparently now out of the running to lead his country this cycle.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/jesse-marsch-headed-for-southampton-out-of-running-for-usmnt-manager

However, earlier this year, Idris firmly ruled himself out of the running, insisting: “You know, a lot of people talk about another character that begins with ‘J’ and ends with ‘B,’ but I’m not going to be that guy.”

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/idris-elba-reflects-disgusting-racist-backlash-james-bond-rumours_uk_649d4de1e4b0c7e9d8e5417a

Interim boss Mike Dodds has refused to rule himself out of the running as next head coach after guiding the club to back-to-back wins against play-off rivals West Bromwich Albion and promotion hopefuls Leeds United.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mike-dodds-intriguing-answer-after-28277360

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Former Vice President is out of the running.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-politics/after-pence-ends-2024-bid-gop-insiders-predict-more-to-follow-consolidation-is-inevitable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-pence-ends-2024-bid-gop-insiders-predict-more-to-follow-consolidation-is-inevitab

Massa’s campaign this year follows another eight years ago, when he finished a disappointing third place and was knocked out of the running.

Source: https://time.com/6327146/argentina-presidential-election-sergio-massa-javier-milei/

The Dallas Cowboys made the huge move to acquire Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks, but it effectively took them out of the running for one player.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/19/nfl-rumors-brandin-cooks-trade-obvious-ripple-effect-cowboys/

The Lions are down in 12th place on the and possibly out of the running to make the knockout rounds, but according to Van Staden, they’re a team that can never be written off.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/lions-surprise-wary-bulls-gauteng-derby/

They will feature several women who lost their chances at scholarships and placements at universities after males knocked them out of the running in their chosen field of sports.

Source: https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/11/female-athletes-rally-tomorrow-against-ncaa-stop-letting-males-compete-n523101

While Kendall’s younger bro Roman has shown his teeth this series, his funeral breakdown has pretty much ruled him out of the running to replace his father as Waystar Royco’s head honcho.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/succession-finale-episode-theories-reddit-b2344889.html