on the run

phrase

1

: in haste : without pausing

ate lunch on the run

2

: in retreat : in flight (as from the law)

an escaped convict on the run

Examples of on the run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s been so much focus on the Eagles’ passing game, Hurts and the wide receivers, but this offense’s success will be based on the run. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Once there, things get frantic quickly as Carter is on the run from the police, criminals, hustlers and the Yakuza. — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

With former classification offensive player of the year Harrison Faulkner now at Georgia Southern, North Oconee is learning more on the run game. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Understanding that there would have to be a heavy reliance on the run game, Adams went to work with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to devise a run plan that would get through the Cowboys’ defense. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the run

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
• overrun
• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun