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 Giants continue to surrender too many long runs, with the Chargers’ Omarion Hampton going untouched on a 54-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter.
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While the Steelers dominated the game most of the way, the Vikings made a run late and gave them a scare.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Waterfall Creek tours typically run late July to early September.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Riley, a sophomore whose claim to fame in the first two games was a 77-yard touchdown run late in a 51-14 win over FCS program Eastern Washington, rushed for 171 yards, caught a pair of passes for 84 yards and had five total TDs to lead the onslaught for the Broncos (2-1, 1-0).
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
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Dan Duggan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
While the Steelers dominated the game most of the way, the Vikings made a run late and gave them a scare.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Waterfall Creek tours typically run late July to early September.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Riley, a sophomore whose claim to fame in the first two games was a 77-yard touchdown run late in a 51-14 win over FCS program Eastern Washington, rushed for 171 yards, caught a pair of passes for 84 yards and had five total TDs to lead the onslaught for the Broncos (2-1, 1-0).
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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