run out

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Recent Examples of run out Whether that divorce happens this offseason via a trade or next offseason when his contract runs out remains to be seen. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 That’s enough to keep your small gadgets going, and when the power runs out, simply unfurl the book-sized 40-watt solar panel. Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025 If Colorado runs out of cap space, that bonus won’t count against the books next season and will carry over to the following year instead. Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025 Holmes threw 87 pitches, right around where the Mets typically keep the converted starter, running out of gas. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for run out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run out
Verb
  • On July 5, the low angle of the sun will cast prominent shadows along the eastern rim of the impact crater, while highlighting reflective debris streaks known as ejecta rays that were cast out during its creation some 800 million years ago.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 July 2025
  • Meyer captured the ancient light cast out by the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula over 34 hours in May 2025, while observing under the near-pristine dark skies of Arizona, a little north of Ash Fork.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • In 2018, the pair had a public fallout when Buckingham was kicked out of the band and placed the blame on Nicks.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Brooks Jensen, who was violently kicked out of his faction in June, reemerged last night with a new brand and a new target.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • Use your steamer in the sink, around the base of your faucet, and around the drain to eliminate mold smells and any buildup.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
  • The Vision Zero plan is designed to eliminate pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries by 2033.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.
    Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
  • His young daughter Olivia threw out the first pitch to David.
    New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025

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