- plural of runner.
runners
Example Sentences
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Tens of thousands of runners fill the streets with spectators cheering them on in each of the city’s boroughs during the annual New York City Marathon, taking place on Nov. 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Brooks Nader, the 29-year-old swimsuit model who stars in the reality show “Love Thy Nader” and Fox’s upcoming “Baywatch reboot,” won’t be among the runners who cross the finish line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The lineup shuffling manager Dave Roberts did against Sale had superstar Shohei Ohtani, batting fifth, walking up to the plate with two outs and runners on first and second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Dodgers are 0 for 9 with men in scoring position, stranding 13 runners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Outside were cabs and taxis and a line of hotel runners.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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