run late

phrase

: 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.

Examples of run late in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His 4-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter gave the Knights the lead for good. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Walker also had a 28-yard run late in the second quarter that moved the Chiefs into Broncos territory. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Los Angeles went on a 13-2 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

The Sparks went on a 13-2 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for run late

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate