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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running out
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But some who attended Starmer’s speech said kicking out the man who led them to victory in 2024 would be counterproductive.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026 -
But some who attended Starmer's speech said kicking out the man who led them to victory in 2024 would be counterproductive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The Knights’ highlighted their effort by throwing out a runner at the plate in the second inning.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Murakami is working on a two-year, $34 million deal, and in an era when some teams try to lock up young talent with long and lucrative contract extensions, a 25-game sample size is a little too small for Getz to start throwing out more years and dollars.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump said that, if elected, Letlow would assist his administration with energy development, lowering taxes and eliminating regulations.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Raman has pledged her support for expanding the state’s $750-million tax incentive program, streamlining permitting and lowering fees and eliminating those for small productions.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Depending on titles, MK2 Films represents worldwide rights, excluding North America, to a selection of features restored through the Foundation’s World Cinema Project.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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In a video call with reporters, Eskamani said the suspension allows time to craft new rules excluding sloths from being allowed to be kept as pets or for exhibition.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Running out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20out. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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