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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How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves The Mavericks went on a 6-0 run late in overtime to take control in their 138-133 overtime victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
An 83-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter put the Colts ahead 22-17, but Atlanta answered with a one-yard touchdown from Tyler Allgeier to retake the lead with just over a minute left.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
An 83-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter put the Colts ahead 22-17, but Atlanta answered with a one-yard touchdown from Tyler Allgeier to retake the lead with just over a minute left.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Norman-Lester scored on a 4-yard run late in the third quarter and Calloway hopped over a defender during a 27-yard TD run early in the fourth for a 42-20 lead.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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