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- adjective motor racing Holding the last
qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position. - adjective sports Having qualification for an event depend on the upcoming performances of other competitors.
- adjective idiomatic Uncertain of success.
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sionnach commented on the word on the bubble
(referring to a network television series) to be on the chopping block, but not yet axed
October 31, 2010