runners

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers had a chance in the ninth against Padres closer Mason Miller, but strand both runners in loss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

In each video, runners dart around church staff and race up staircases, seeing how far they can get before someone asks them to leave or threatens to call the police.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The stream of runners is much lighter than what we'd seen this morning, but these runners are still at it, feet pounding the asphalt and foreheads glistening with sweat.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi