up for grabs
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The picture is a little cloudier for actors in a supporting role, said Feinberg, with both male and female categories up for grabs.
From Barron's
With more than 90 nominees across 16 categories, there are a few achievements up for grabs.
From BBC
“Three months out from the June primary, the top two slots in the gubernatorial race are up for grabs,” Mark Baldassare, PPIC’s survey director, said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
But given the sprawling field of gubernatorial candidates, the lack of a clear front-runner and the state’s unique primary system, the race appears up for grabs.
From Los Angeles Times
A host of other gold medals were up for grabs on the final full day of action of the Games.
From Barron's
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