runway

Example Sentences

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China and India—countries that offer the most runway for expansion—are especially vulnerable to higher energy costs as they rely heavily on oil imports, he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A squad of female mariachis in blue soon proceeded to walk down the runway, ushering in her ranchera ballad, “Ese Hombre Es Malo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Federal loans typically default after 270 days of missed payments, but private loans have a much shorter runway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

“Satuday Night Live” has since parodied Clavicular in a “Weekend Update” sketch, and the streamer also made his runway debut in February at New York Fashion Week.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Desperate to get out, thousands of refugees headed to the airport and massed on the runway, making it impossible for planes to take off.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge