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Despite efforts to put restrictions on running time, some installments made a mockery of duration, with one episode running well over six hours — unheard of outside of the realm of Stranger Things.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The Wildcats then fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Allen scored again a few plays later from 15 yards out on his final carry of the evening to put the game into running time at a score of 42-0.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2025
For the rest of its running time — and there’s a fair bit still to come — Train Dreams will walk that fine line spectacularly.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
This one was a 12-yard slant to Stefanovich on a third down to invoke running time for the fourth quarter.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The Wildcats then fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and Allen scored again a few plays later from 15 yards out on his final carry of the evening to put the game into running time at a score of 42-0.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2025
For the rest of its running time — and there’s a fair bit still to come — Train Dreams will walk that fine line spectacularly.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
This one was a 12-yard slant to Stefanovich on a third down to invoke running time for the fourth quarter.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Running time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20time. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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