run on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for run on
Verb
  • Patino chatted with every person, making sure their order was perfect.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
  • During a recent episode of The Oprah Podcast, the media mogul chatted with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about the amount of time teenagers spend online.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Versace, long operated as a family-run business, shares similarities with the Prada Group, where Miuccia Prada remains actively involved in leading both Prada and Miu Miu.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The White House visit is a significant achievement for Bukele, whose authoritarian tactics to remain in power were condemned by the Biden administration just a few years ago.
    David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The band lays down a rambling shuffle, which Snoop awkwardly attempts to rap-sing over.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The mental ability and age of both Biden and Trump were in focus during last year's election campaign, especially after Biden's disastrous performance in a debate with Trump in June, and Trump's increasingly rambling speeches at rallies.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And the volunteer who can’t write a check but has spent every weekend knocking on doors and talking to neighbors about this campaign’s promise of a better future for Fort Worth.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • While talking to news outlet WIVB in April 2025, Allen said that the movie will have an emphasis on Jessie's journey.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • What’s next: The Royals continue their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The move has rattled economists, manufacturers, and security experts.
    Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Stocks in the value and dividends category put on strong performances in March, as uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariff policy rattled the major averages, Bank of America found.
    Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For the literary elite of the 1920s and ‘30s, Manhattan’s Beekman neighborhood was the place to be, an elegant retreat where intellectuals and artists gathered to create and converse.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The song, featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, starts with random voices conversing through rhyme.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.
    William Jones, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Even small, recurring donations can have a lasting influence, especially as parks brace for another record-breaking summer.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Run on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20on. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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