run its course

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Gibello wonders if the spirit that created the huts—whether for troops, researchers or mountaineers—has run its course.

From Scientific American

In previous cases of Americans detained in Russia, Moscow has emphasized the need to let its justice system run its course before considering the possibility of any exchange, and has said negotiations should not take place in public.

From Reuters

But something had run its course.

From Washington Post

In fact, there's even a sense that the 10-month tightening campaign may have run its course.

From Reuters

“We need to allow time for the investigation to run its course,” he said.

From Washington Post