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run time

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noun

  1. computing the time during which a computer program is executed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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And the race in this biblical epic starring Charlton Heston lasts only about nine minutes, or about 4% of the movie’s run time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Even last season’s “Oppenheimer,” which had a run time of three hours, fails to make the cut with a worldwide gross of $975.6 million.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2025

For most of its run time, Bird offers social realism, excellent acting performances, moments of humour and complicated characters - not least the caring but flawed Bailey.

From BBC Oct. 19, 2024

Its run time: intimidating, stretching well over three hours with two intermissions.

From Seattle Times May 7, 2024

Far, far away, the rattlesnake was buzzing, short bursts, time to run, time to run, time, time, screamed Henry, but Jelly Belly was sitting on his head.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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