runners

Example Sentences

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

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

When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

As well as solo runners there are plenty of relay race competitors, with many costumes on display.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

We proceeded to play a slow, careful game, bunting whenever we had to, sacrificing to move runners forward, obeying Mr. Galanter’s instructions.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok