the runs

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The Lakers talked every practice about the runs the Thunder go on and how they had to limit them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

India's bowlers will target early wickets against South Africa, said bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday as he predicted that their out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma would be back among the runs soon.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

"I saw the runs from the Swiss guys, they were getting better and better. I thought it would be hard to beat them, but I skied really well," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

"It was a special moment to get that milestone but, more importantly, the runs on the board for the team," said 33-year-old Sciver-Brunt.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The Coho salmon has a three-year life cycle and the runs are composed almost entirely of fish of a single age group.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson