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

Fortunately, Venus in Libra helps ease the situation at work and with your day-to-day logistics, but the lunar eclipse in Pisces could shed light on a friendship or group commitment that’s run its course. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Gabriella had warned him before turning Nikki that their relationship had run its course, but Lestat couldn’t let go of him. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Some nervous observers are going so far as to swear off salads and other raw fruits and vegetables until the outbreak has run its course. — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Months before that emergency assembly, Flynn had wondered if the band had run its course. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for run its course

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