runaway

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Overall, the capability gap between top U.S. models and those built by Chinese companies has narrowed significantly, and use of Chinese AI systems has surged as businesses seek to rein in runaway costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Motion picture and sound recordings also added 2,800 jobs during the month, despite a deep downturn in Hollywood caused by a reduction in streaming filming, runaway production and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

New York City officials have suspended Central Park horse-drawn carriage operations after an 18-year-old tourist was killed in a runaway carriage incident that has reignited a long-running debate over whether the attraction should be banned.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Russell edged out Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari by just 0.064 seconds as runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli could manage only third place in the other Mercedes.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Without them, the summer had crept by like a runaway turtle.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson