run away with

Example Sentences

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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

This woman, it transpires, is fleeing an unhappy marriage; she invites herself onboard and persuades Jatgeir to run away with her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Had she lain in her bed listening to T. Ray snore, reciting it while she fell asleep, wishing to God she could run away with Robert Frost?

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd