How to Use run wild in a Sentence

run wild

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  • In a world with incentives run wild, that can break down.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Switch the candle off to let the nightmares and screams run wild.
    oregonlive, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Or just given to Chad and Mindy to run wild.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
  • That was the kind of stuff that made our imaginations run wild.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Their defense fought all the way and did not let the Bengals run wild.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2023
  • So feel free to let your imagination run wild and have fun with this trend.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Then, there are going to be lulls when surely more rumors will run wild.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Let your imagination run wild, or scroll on and pick from one of our very best pear recipes.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 18 Sep. 2024
  • And John was just letting the orchestra run wild to all of it.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2023
  • Just give them some crayons and markers and let their imagination run wild.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Recruit the kids to help and let their imaginations run wild.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Jordan Green doesn’t need that many touches to run wild against Bartlett.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Something crazy happened to me in the desert a few years ago which inspired me to write this film and run wild with it.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The bear case is tough to make, though, because Nvidia isn’t just another meme stock run wild.
    Michael Cannivet, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Ashton Jeanty is starting to run wild.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Take a look at a few more tiny homes available on the site below and let your imagination run wild.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
  • That might mean the Fed can pause rate hikes without letting inflation run wild.
    Joel Mathis, The Week, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Let your imagination run wild and try one or more of these creative ways to reuse old planters and pots.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • After watching James Cook run wild, need a response.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
  • The grounds run wild with deer, fox, hawks, hummingbirds, and the occasional brown bear.
    Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026
  • The simple base recipe also leaves plenty of room for your creativity to run wild.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Sometimes, the most important thing HBO can do is just … let a mind run wild.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2024
  • When an airport closes for the night due to a blizzard, a group of kids run wild, and end up bonding with one another.
    Paul Schrodt, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In the play, six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts and imaginations run wild.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
  • But those on higher floors live better than those on lower floors, so drama and conspiracy run wild.
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The game consists of a huge world filled with unique characters and builds that let players' imaginations run wild.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Light some candles, put on your favorite holiday playlist, and let your imagination run wild.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In addition to its unique way of moving cool air, the fan also has varying noise levels, a huge perk since silent rooms make my brain run wild.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
  • Designed to encourage everyone to let their creativity run wild and to not be afraid to stand out from the crowd.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Richardson and Taylor run wild as Indianapolis stays in front all game.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2023

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