run out

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Recent Examples of run out Far more staff work for the FDA than its headquarters is equipped to house, the employees said, leaving them scrambling for spots in overflowing parking lots and offices and running out of toilet paper in crowded bathrooms. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025 After falling behind by as many as 24, the Tigers rallied, erasing most of a 12-point deficit in the final minute before running out of time. Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 And running out of money, whether due to unforeseen obstacles or slower-than-expected initial sales, is the most common reason businesses fail. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025 Out: Seniors Jared Coleman-Jones, Wayne McKinney III and Kimo Ferrari all run out of eligibility. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for run out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run out
Verb
  • After releasing the bass, Codd cast out again and hooked another triple on the same rig.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Just months after being cast out by the Memphis Grizzlies — who traded for the No. 10 pick in 2021 on draft night — Williams totaled 23 points, four off his career-high, and six rebounds against the defending NBA champions.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On the Leafs’ third goal, a John Tavares rebound put-back, Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck committed to the left point, leaving Tavares alone for a rebound Igor Shesterkin didn’t kick out wide enough.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Fear comes to many with visas who are worried about being kicked out of the country or when Trump is alienating many countries but Vladimir Putin’s.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • To Federal Workers Fired by Trump Elon Musk's Approval Rating Is 'Falling Through the Floor,' Polls Show The Department of Education has announced layoffs for more than 1,300 employees, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will also eliminate 80,000 jobs.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • After returning from injury, Hayes led North Crowley to the Class 6A Division 1 regional semifinals, where the Panthers narrowly lost to Allen, a team that came within one possession of eliminating Duncanville, the eventual state champion.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Commonwealth excludes municipalities in its parental leave legislation.
    Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison is among roughly 50 universities being investigated by the Department of Education over accusations of racial discrimination by allegedly excluding certain races from specific programs.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Trump Administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to throw out a district court ruling that required the government to reinstate probationary employees that were fired from six key agencies last month.
    Sarah Whitmire, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Last month, the plaintiffs released a status report saying that the 17 states weren’t seeking to have Section 504 thrown out in its entirety.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Run out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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