Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running out
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The Football Association is toying with the idea of eliminating the draw used to determine late-stage matchups and kicking out the seventh tier completely.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers, videos that emerged Wednesday show.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Catcher Freddy Fermin helped Vásquez out of the second inning by throwing out Ceddanne Rafaela trying to steal second after his leadoff single and a double-play helped Vásquez get out of the fourth inning after Duran’s leadoff single.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Speaking at Polar Park prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the WooSox’s season opener, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was asked about the post.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Far-right religious leaders increasingly associated with the administration are openly advocating for eliminating women’s political participation and voting rights, signaling where these purges may lead if the pattern continues unchecked.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Aysha Bagchi Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to question one of the arguments from the government for excluding the children of unauthorized immigrants from birthright citizenship.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Running out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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