run by someone

Idioms  

1. Try out on someone, as in Let me run this idea by you and see what you think of it. [Colloquial; 1900s]

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Example Sentences

How he went from dishwasher to head chef at a restaurant run by someone from his small hometown of Tecuala, Nayarit.

From Los Angeles Times

Workers faced a robust jobs market, with the number of full-time employees increasing year over year, the share of women working full time year-round reaching an all-time high and an increase in income for households run by someone with no high school diploma.

From Washington Times

It only confirmed the suspicion that a blue check will stop being a marker of public officials, celebrities and journalists, and instead signal that this account is run by someone you would cross the street to avoid.

From Salon

The teriyaki joint thrived, but Kim kept an eye on the minimart a few doors away, also run by someone who was Korean American.

From Seattle Times

And it’s hard to see good things happening to a company that’s run by someone who would rather be doing something else.

From Washington Post