runless
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of runless
Example Sentences
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Cole’s runless outing came a day after the left-hander Nestor Cortes held the Guardians to two earned runs over six and one-third innings.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2022
Women scramble at the hosiery counter when the runless brand, "softy hose," is available.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week he was delighted that his publication was one of four picked by Gotham Hosiery for its new runless stocking campaign.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pirate Starter Bob Moose effectively clipped the Oriole wings through five innings, extending the Birds' runless skein to 22 innings.
From Time Magazine Archive
"That fellow tried three times to bean you," said Swanson in low tones as they walked to their positions after retiring runless in the first inning.
From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.
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