run low

phrase

1
: to have a small supply of something because the rest of it has already been used up
We are running low on fuel.
2
: to be available in less than the needed amount
Supplies were running low.

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According to Green, the winter months are the better time of year to run a humidifier since the weather gets dry and humidity levels run low in this season. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

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“Run low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20low. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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