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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But things got interesting when Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Tim Tawa attempted a bunt on a 0-1 pitch from Williams in the frame. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The kitchen has been remodeled with a high-end, gourmet feel — a center island, upgraded finishes, and windows keeping the vineyard in the frame. — Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The talk is grave, the editing unhurried; the camera holds multiple characters in the frame and watches them from a sedate remove. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernandez singled off Lambert in the frame, and the right-hander issued a two-out walk to Liam Hicks that loaded the bases. — Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the frame

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