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

Badio, considered a key suspect, was arrested in Haiti in October 2023 after being on the run for more than two years. — Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

He’s shown off his arm talent with impressive deep balls against the Tigers while showing his accuracy on the run against the Red Wolves. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

The pass protection that kept Manning upright against Ohio State all but disappeared, forcing him on the run time and again. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Schlosberg is increasingly focused on the run-up to the midterm elections in November. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the run

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