at a run

idiom

: at a fast speed : running
The dog was coming toward us at a run.

Examples of at a run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Donald Rainwater Libertarian Donald Rainwater, a software engineer from Johnson County, is taking his second go at a run for governor. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024 Revenue grew 150% last year, finishing at a run rate of $45 million. Rina Torchinsky, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Revenue grew 150% in 2023 to finish at a run rate of more than $45 million. Emily Mason, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Ty Brenner's short fly to center was the game's first chance at a run but Michaelis gunned the runner down for the inning-ending double play. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 10 June 2022 Author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance kicked off his bid for U.S. Senate Thursday, joining a crowded GOP field after months of hinting at a run for office. Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 1 July 2021 As the team continues to get healthier in the coming weeks, Saturday’s win sets Portland up for a chance at a run up the standings. Scott Sepich For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2023 Spill your guts to them at a run club or during an ice bath or just on a nice walk in the park. Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 27 Mar. 2023 Sometimes the gobbler will come toward you, maybe even at a run. Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2023

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“At a run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20run. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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