runners

Example Sentences

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When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In the sixth inning, Kyle Hurt stranded two runners on base to complete a scoreless inning and lower his earned-run average to 0.90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The annual Belfast City Marathon has begun with thousands of runners aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

So, like many other runners these days, he headed for the hills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I polished the runners and went over the gang line and all of its fastenings.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell