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run-out

[ ruhn-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Manège.

run out

introften foll byof to exhaust (a supply of something) or (of a supply) to become exhausted
intr to expire; become no longer valid
my passport has run out
run out on informal.
run out on to desert or abandon
tr cricket to dismiss (a running batsman) by breaking the wicket with the ball, or with the ball in the hand, while he is out of his ground

cricket dismissal of a batsman by running him out
mechanical engineering an imperfection of a rotating component so that not all parts revolve about their intended axes relative to each other

Origin of run-out¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase run out

It helped too that crime was no longer at the top of voter concerns, but the statute of limitations apparently has run out.

He asked to borrow one of their uniforms, and when they staunchly refused, Singh realized that he had run out of all options.

But as supplies run out, safety practices go out the window and the virus spreads further.

By 6:15, the tented concession stands have run out of sandwiches and chips and are only selling granola bars and soda.

Regardless, Caro had run out of money and was two years or more from completing the book.

But if what I told him were true, he was still at a loss how a kingdom could run out of its estate like a private person.

Nets were run out in a jiffy, but I fear the big fish had already given them the slip.

You must be careful or your battery'll run out of electricity; that would mean your being hung up for two days.

They run out in all weathers to succour ships in distress, and much good service do they accomplish, but their powers are limited.

I didn't make a fool of myself like so many others, and run out in the street before I was dressed; my hair was up on pins.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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