Running out of chances??

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Polyester

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What's the phrase mean "running out of chances"?

I quoted a sentence from book for your reference.
"I get the feeling she knows that this is it, that she is running out of chances."
 

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That means that she has few opportunities remaining.
 

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Does this sentence correct as follow?
I'm running out of chances for applying the jobs of Manager, because too many brilliant people to apply it.
 

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Even if many brilliant people are applying for it, you will still have a chance to apply, but have a slim chance of getting it.

Not a teacher.
 

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Is this sentence correct​, as follows?
I'm running out of chances for applying for Manager jobs [or "jobs as a Manager"], because too many brilliant people are applying for them.
Please note my corrections above.
 

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What's the difference between using "is" or "does" in question?
 

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The difference is that 'does' is incorrect in your question.
'Is the sentence correct?'
'Does the sentence sound correct?'

Not a teacher.
 
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