run away with

Example Sentences

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For a time, it appeared Anthropic would run away with that race.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

After what happened in L.A. back in December, the Lakers were determined not to let Houston run away with the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Les Bleus looked set to run away with the victory after further scores from man-of-the-match Emmanuel Meafou and Thomas Ramos but the Azzurri hit back with an Ange Capuozzo try.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Brennan Johnson will add some fresh legs to the Eagles attack, but I actually think Newcastle will run away with this one.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

“I just want to make sure you’re healthy. Your illness can run away with you before you even know it.”

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram