first run
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of first run
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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In 2022, he launched his first run for governor with a television ad explaining that he always makes it home on Friday to celebrate Shabbat dinner with his family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Freddie Freeman had an RBI on a nine-pitch walk in the fifth, and Shohei Ohtani drove in the Dodgers’ first run with a single in the third.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Their first run was the result of a passed ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
When you pay with a credit card, here’s what happens: When your card is first run, the restaurant sends an authorization request for the base amount of the bill, excluding the tip.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
The first run took seventeen days and fourteen hours and it can be remembered best in days.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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