How to Use run late in a Sentence
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Raleek Brown scored on a one-yard run late in the third quarter.
—Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2021
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Vaughn caught the edge and scored on a 9-yard run late in the first quarter.
—Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Nov. 2021
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See the full list of speakers here, but be warned that leaders often run late.
—NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024
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That changed with an 83-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022
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His touchdown run late in the first half gave the Hoosiers a 17-7 lead.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Elias Huerta scored on a 77-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
—Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
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The only real threat the entire evening was a small four-point run late in the third quarter.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 27 Feb. 2021
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If plans run late, you’re allowed to ask for structure around timing to protect your peace.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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The sophomore had fumbled at the end of a 44-yard run late in the third quarter.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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He was tackled awkwardly along the sideline on a run late in the first quarter.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Mets lost 2-1, managing only one run late in the game.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Thomas went on a 6-0 run late in the fourth, converting on steal-and-score buckets for four of those points.
—Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2022
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Cam Porter answered with a 9-yard TD run late in the first quarter.
—Michael Marot, ajc, 19 Dec. 2020
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But perhaps Zdon’s most eye-opening highlight was his 41-yard run late in the first half.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Rodgers had just tumbled across the goal line on a pivotal 6-yard touchdown run late in the game against the Bears.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 23 Dec. 2021
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The offense struggling to put up points and getting down early encourages teams to run late against them to end games.
—Stephanie Stradley, Chron, 7 Oct. 2022
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The Tigers scrambled down the stretch, with a 9-2 run late to give themselves a final shot at the win.
—Tom Green | [email protected], al, 20 Feb. 2022
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David Dojlidko had an 11-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter for the win.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2022
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His run late in the first half teed up Morris before Weah’s deflection pushed it wide of the goal.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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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
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The final score came on a 14-yard run late in the fourth quarter by Ja Ja Williams.
—Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2022
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Kyu Blu Kelly to the ground on a 6-yard TD run late in the first quarter.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Sep. 2021
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Plenty of people in my network consistently show up on time, while others tend to always run late.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Henry, who turned 31 Saturday, added a 43-yard scoring run late in the fourth.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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On fourth down, UO allowed one meaningless long run late against Stanford but just five yards on three on fourth down runs.
—oregonlive, 25 Nov. 2022
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Both nights, the Reds looked to be on the wrong end of a blowout, only to find themselves with a chance to get within a run late with a single swing of the bat.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Hardaway also scored for the Panthers on a 10-yard run late in the fourth quarter.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 11 Oct. 2024
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Loper scored on a 3-yard run late in the first quarter on a drive that was kept alive by two Eagles penalties inside the 5-yard line.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
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The fans in Philadelphia were booing the 76ers off the floor as the Kings made their run late in the second half.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jacobs had a 3-yard second quarter touchdown run and a 38-yard TD run late in the third quarter.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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