How to Use the run of in a Sentence

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• But who will break through to score in the run of play?
  — oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022
• The show, which spans the run of the fair, includes examples by Balthus and Man Ray.
  — Kelly Crow, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022
• Meanwhile, in New York, the run of one of the longest-serving Democrats has come to an end.
  — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022
• The twist: During the run of the show, each person will meet potential new mates from the other couples.
  — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
• The same, Portland getting 22 shots in the 2nd but only getting one goal, and Kelowna getting one against the run of play.
  — Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 30 Oct. 2022
• The hickory run usually ends by mid-May, by which time the run of white shad is well underway.
  — Bill May, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2022
• Click was quickly hired in February 2020 and admirably continued the run of success started by Luhnow.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024