run time
Britishnoun
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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
The episode was so crammed with top celebrities who showed up to share a last moment with the comedian that it extended nearly 30 minutes beyond its usual one-hour run time.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
However, some felt the film's run time of two hours 20 minutes could have been cut down.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
With the 20-minute run time of a Chaplin short, “Amerika” speaks of tyrants and the downtrodden who resist them.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 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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