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Synonyms

run its course

Idioms  

  1. Proceed to its logical or natural conclusion, as in The doctor said the cold would probably run its course within a week. This idiom employs course in the sense of “an onward movement in a particular path.” [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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So this conflict has yet to run its course.

From BBC

Many experts believe the AI trot trend may soon run its course.

From BBC

The Conservative MP added Mountbatten-Windsor has "not been found guilty of anything just yet, he has yet to be charged with anything, so we have to let the police investigation run its course, and I think we should all act accordingly subsequent to that".

From BBC

Investors in recent weeks have seesawed between concerns that the AI trade has run its course and fears the technology could disrupt industries ranging from software to financial data to trucking.

From The Wall Street Journal

That should shake off some of the concerns that the artificial-intelligence trade External link has run its course.

From Barron's

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