in the frame

phrase

British, informal
: in the position of being considered for something
a job candidate who is still in the frame

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The visitors brought the go-ahead run to the plate later in the frame, but Nola struck out Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernandez to preserve the lead. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 And above it in the frame was Grandma, and Auntie Ida, and Auntie Gitti's passports. — Robert Costa, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Bueckers erupted for 13 points in the frame, tied for the most she’s scored in any quarter this season. — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Melvin then tried walking out of the door, crouching down to continue his apologies in the frame. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the frame

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“In the frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20frame. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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