out of gas
Example Sentences
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"I just ran out of gas, to be honest. I didn't feel good at all on the court in the next couple of sets."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Somewhere in Illinois, he realized that he was going to run out of gas, so he pulled over to the side of the road to try to find the nearest TransAm-approved station.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
With the worst of the winter heating season over, the region is unlikely to run out of gas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The large cluster of skaters behind them held back, hoping the two leaders would run out of gas and drift back into the pack before the final sprint.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
Like they never run out of gas in the car and can’t fill it up.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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