runoff

Example Sentences

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The race will likely end up a runoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A month of record-shattering heat thawed the snow and sent runoff coursing into streams and rivers, leaving only minimal water in the mountains as the state heads into dry season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In an effort to stand out and make it through to a June runoff, many candidates are amping up the rhetoric.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

If the race is not decided in the June 2 primary, DSA-LA can still endorse a candidate in the runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“There is toxic runoff flowing from your deep-sea mining site,” explained Roz.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown