How to Use run the table in a Sentence
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The Rams may need to run the table because the schedule gets considerably tougher after that.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
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As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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Looking back on this year’s winners and podium finishers, one brand absolutely ran the table with its team of runners.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
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Then again, if Toronto runs the table the next five days, the Blue Jays may be back in true contention and decide to add players.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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If Chesney and offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy can get the offense back on track in the final third of the season, there’s a legitimate chance for the Bruins to run the table.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
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Now, Eastern Hills is a contender, and arguably a favorite, to run the table and win the District 5-4A Division I championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
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Hochul racked up huge margins in New York City and held her ground in the suburbs and upstate to turn aside the challenge from Blakeman, the Nassau County executive who had needed to run the table outside the five boroughs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
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In 2003, the team ran the table, finishing a perfect 32-0 and winning the NCAA team title, as well as the individual singles and doubles championships.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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The Bearcats will be tested early against Fort Worth-area power North Crowley, Waco Midway and Euless Trinity before entering a District 3-6A slate where they’ll be expected to run the table.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
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