runners

Example Sentences

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A step up into a barrage of heavy runners and tricky questions.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

His adopted mum Jo, who travelled with him through South America in the 2020 series, will show support for the runners as they take part in the popular 10km race in Manchester.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

NBA stars such as Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson wear Anta on the court, and top East African runners have taken the podiums in them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The inner layer of his piece is a skintight runners set made of neoprene and lycra and finished with reflective orange lining.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"Let's stay behind the barricades and try to blend in. We'll move in the same direction as the runners and head uptown to catch the subway train. Dr. Shabani's probably still back there."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi