run late
idiom
: to arrive and/or leave later than the time that is expected
The buses are running late.
I have to hurry. I'm running late.
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Waterfall Creek tours typically run late July to early September.
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Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Riley, a sophomore whose claim to fame in the first two games was a 77-yard touchdown run late in a 51-14 win over FCS program Eastern Washington, rushed for 171 yards, caught a pair of passes for 84 yards and had five total TDs to lead the onslaught for the Broncos (2-1, 1-0).
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
The sophomore had fumbled at the end of a 44-yard run late in the third quarter.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Elias Huerta scored on a 77-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Riley, a sophomore whose claim to fame in the first two games was a 77-yard touchdown run late in a 51-14 win over FCS program Eastern Washington, rushed for 171 yards, caught a pair of passes for 84 yards and had five total TDs to lead the onslaught for the Broncos (2-1, 1-0).
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
The sophomore had fumbled at the end of a 44-yard run late in the third quarter.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Elias Huerta scored on a 77-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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