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run out on

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


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Sanchez’s unpaid leave was set to run out on June 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The statute of limitations is going to run out on these charges by the time he's eligible for prosecution again.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025

Hochman also blasted that move, noting the statue of limitations for manslaughter had run out on the case and said he believed a murder filing was unwarranted.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

Southern Brave's Danni Wyatt is run out on 59 after the ball defected off her glove to Northern Superchargers' Kate Cross to pick up the wicket in the 2023 Hundred final at Lords.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

“I reckon she’s run out on you. She went off with Joe.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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