running against

A form of run against — To compete with (someone) in an election.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of run against
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APA

running against. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/running%20against

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“running against.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/running%20against. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “running against,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/running%20against.

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