run its course
idiom
—used to say that something begins, continues for a time, and then ends
The disease usually runs its course in a few days.
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This, of course, impacts treatment: Bronchitis is usually left to run its course.
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Kristina Herndon, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Slowly, methodically, Podmore brings readers around to the idea that maybe our journey with Glen Canyon Dam has run its course.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
James Franco believes his longtime friendship with Seth Rogen has run its course.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Since the Death card is meant to signify her destination, Lilia understands that her time has run its course.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kristina Herndon, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Slowly, methodically, Podmore brings readers around to the idea that maybe our journey with Glen Canyon Dam has run its course.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
James Franco believes his longtime friendship with Seth Rogen has run its course.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Since the Death card is meant to signify her destination, Lilia understands that her time has run its course.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Run its course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20its%20course. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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