run its course

phrase

—used to say that something begins, continues for a time, and then ends

The disease usually runs its course in a few days.

Examples of run its course in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In many ways, the ideology of Zionism itself has run its course. — Nancy Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

With tensions rising between Israel’s far-right ministers and Hamas, the arrangement had run its course, Qatar believed. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

But instead of directing Patel to respond appropriately to legitimate questions, Grassley let the hearing run its course. — David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

But providers and families should not have to wait for the administrative process to run its course if the underlying problem can be fixed now. — Nicolette Natale, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for run its course

• counterforce
• intercourse
• nonrecourse
• reinforce
• watercourse
• bourse
• coarse
• force
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse
• norse