dead run
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dead run
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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According to Gilbert, it’s far better to hit a drop shot from an offensive position than on a dead run in desperation.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2022
Other estimates are much lower but Western officials estimate the numbers of Russian dead run into the thousands.
From Reuters ● Apr. 15, 2022
We have been working at what feels like a dead run for over a year now, and it’s only just now finally starting to settle into something resembling normal.
From Slate ● May 10, 2021
And I mean badly, horribly, like face-planting on asphalt at a dead run.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2016
But since I’m moving with the pitch, I have a great jump on the ball, and on the dead run and with my glove fully extended, I snag the ball backhanded and knee high.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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