run out on

1. Desert, abandon, as in He's run out on the family. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Twice he could have been run out on nought, Ollie Pope missing on both occasions, then Ben Duckett was off target when Reddy had 18.

From BBC

Although these 10% tariffs are due to run out on Wednesday, 9 July, uncertainly remains over what they may be replaced by.

From BBC

Pope edged Bumrah between third slip and gully when he had 10 and could have been run out on 15 when he and Duckett were heading to the same end.

From BBC

The captain could have been run out on one, but Ollie Pope's throw at the non-striker's end missed the stumps.

From BBC

Letting the clock run out on Adams’ term could be the least bad of Hochul’s terrible options.

From Slate

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