runners

Example Sentences

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But the Dodgers offense didn’t muster a comeback, as the top of the batting order went down in order with two runners on.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

It makes a fitness influencer fail to see why running the NYC Marathon accompanied by a camera crew on e-bikes might be a problem for other runners.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

But he turned the game over to reliever Adrian Morejon with two runners on and no outs in the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

They then played in a direct manner into their runners, who had space against isolated Croatia defenders.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Max and I lean farther over the barrier and wave at the runners approaching, their knees and elbows pumping like the parts of an engine.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi