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as in chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
we were just running on about how neither of us has aged a bit after all these years
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as in remains
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
allow the savings account to run on for now
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as in goes on
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
she's very sweet, but she does tend to run on
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Recent Examples of runs on
Sox starter Sean Burke made the most of the run support, allowing two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk in six innings.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
For me right now, making a plane that runs on a battery isn’t possible.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Mlodzinski threw 93 pitches and surrendered all five runs on six hits and two walks.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meyer held the Cardinals to two runs on three hits, two walks, two hit batters and a wild pitch over a season-high 5 1/3 innings while striking out eight.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Bubic gave up three runs on five hits and three walks across his six innings, striking out three.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Langford pitched 6 innings for SCS and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The killer blow for the Rockies was the third, when Houston scored six runs on four hits, two errors by second baseman Willi Castro, and a balk by starter Michael Lorenezen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The Saints’ offense took him off the hook, but reliever Trent Baker (2-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in an inning of work.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
For me right now, making a plane that runs on a battery isn’t possible.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Mlodzinski threw 93 pitches and surrendered all five runs on six hits and two walks.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meyer held the Cardinals to two runs on three hits, two walks, two hit batters and a wild pitch over a season-high 5 1/3 innings while striking out eight.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Bubic gave up three runs on five hits and three walks across his six innings, striking out three.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Langford pitched 6 innings for SCS and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The killer blow for the Rockies was the third, when Houston scored six runs on four hits, two errors by second baseman Willi Castro, and a balk by starter Michael Lorenezen.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The Saints’ offense took him off the hook, but reliever Trent Baker (2-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in an inning of work.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs on
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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All that remains of his apartment is rubble, leaving him and the rest of his family homeless.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the video, Lazarus goes on to recommend another essential safety item to add to your arsenal.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Digest Finland’s political leadership will not attend the Venice Biennale this year if the Russian Pavilion goes on view as planned.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Here, Levy talks the making of Moira and Linda.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Saffrine Duggan, the wife of Daniel Duggan, talks to the media outside the Federal Court of Australia in Canberra on April 16, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to provide a powerful tailwind for equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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This week, The Run-Through continues its spring theater coverage!—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kachina rambles for 5 miles but the most vibrant color is found on the first half of the hike.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The residence rambles over more than 14,500 square feet with 13 bedrooms and nine and a half baths.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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The real advantage is lifespan — a Scrub Daddy lasts weeks instead of days, which is where most reusable alternatives fail.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Like anything that lasts and actually has meaning, it was created by people who genuinely loved something.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fans will have to tune in next week to find out Andrea's fate — and see if her abduction rattles Kayce.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Another family quietly grieves in North Carolina While the string of attacks rattles several communities in Georgia, Prianna Weathers’ mother mourns privately in her North Carolina home.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Runs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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