the runs

Example Sentences

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“But they made some nice plays and we just weren’t able to get the runs across, so just kind of how it goes sometimes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The Dodgers had 13 hits, and the runs followed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

At least England faced the challenge of a marauding Mitchell Starc head on and attempted to get the runs quickly.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

“She says it’ll give you the runs because of the heat and everything.”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers