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 game was back and forth with 11 lead changes and 10 ties before the Knicks went on a 10-point run late in the third quarter to take a 102-92 lead.
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CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
Jones announced his 2026 gubernatorial run late last month, but his campaign began in earnest with Friday’s event.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025
Twice in the first half, the Shamrocks (10-2) fumbled while on potential scoring drives, leading to a critical Flannery (81 yards rushing, 69 yards passing) touchdown run late in the half that gave his team a two-score lead.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Jeanty broke free for a 75-yard touchdown run late in the first half to give the Broncos a 21-0 lead heading into the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
Jones announced his 2026 gubernatorial run late last month, but his campaign began in earnest with Friday’s event.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025
Twice in the first half, the Shamrocks (10-2) fumbled while on potential scoring drives, leading to a critical Flannery (81 yards rushing, 69 yards passing) touchdown run late in the half that gave his team a two-score lead.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Jeanty broke free for a 75-yard touchdown run late in the first half to give the Broncos a 21-0 lead heading into the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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