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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The Mets lost 2-1, managing only one run late in the game.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Horned Frogs regrouped and a 14-2 run late in the half led to a 30-25 lead at halftime.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Entering the night with the worst record in the league, the Kings (12-45) outscored Orlando 44-30 in the paint, but gave up a 19-3 run late in the third quarter to drop their 15th game in a row, marking a franchise record.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Leonard scored 24 points and helped key an 18-2 run late in the second quarter that give the Clippers a 54-42 lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Horned Frogs regrouped and a 14-2 run late in the half led to a 30-25 lead at halftime.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Entering the night with the worst record in the league, the Kings (12-45) outscored Orlando 44-30 in the paint, but gave up a 19-3 run late in the third quarter to drop their 15th game in a row, marking a franchise record.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Leonard scored 24 points and helped key an 18-2 run late in the second quarter that give the Clippers a 54-42 lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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