first run
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of first run
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
Antonelli secured his pole with his first run in final qualifying, and a mistake on his final run meant he faced an anxious wait to see if anyone could improve his time.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Cohen fell short of some major campaign promises she made during her first run for controller.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Ships carrying gas from Qatar also look to be making their first run at the strait, and their success—or failure—will be consequential for energy markets.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
And so I gave my approval to his first run for office, larding it with a bit of wifely caution.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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