runaway

Example Sentences

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They paved the way for the reinvention of the stock market—and the creation of runaway wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Hamilton's result, combined with a difficult race for Mercedes' George Russell, moved the 41-year-old up to second in the championship, 66 points behind runaway leader Kimi Antonelli and two ahead of his former Mercedes team-mate.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Suddenly, a film that was just fine could be deemed a runaway, billion-dollar success.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Fire officials had previously said that the tank of MMA was experiencing thermal runaway, a chain reaction resulting in an uncontrollable spike in temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It was hard to imagine that a dangerous runaway had been hiding here for the past four years.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat