runaway

Example Sentences

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Thus, he dared to break with long-held dogma that the economy would overheat and spark runaway inflation if allowed to grow at a sustained rate of much above 2.5% per year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 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

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fourth, 0.373secs behind Norris, and ahead of runaway championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

A24’s runaway hit “Backrooms” came in third at the box office this weekend, continuing its strong performance with a haul of $25.9 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Washington’s soldiers were employed to recover many of these runaway slaves.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis