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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“Run low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20low. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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