runaway

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Hamilton's result, combined with a difficult race for Mercedes' George Russell, moved the 41-year-old up to second in the championship, 66 points behind runaway leader Kimi Antonelli and two ahead of his former Mercedes team-mate.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Suddenly, a film that was just fine could be deemed a runaway, billion-dollar success.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

However, with eurozone inflation expected to remain above target into next year, eyes now turn to how forceful the ECB’s communication next week will be over its concerns of runaway price growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The phrase is used to described the final phase of a runaway bull market that has gotten well over its skis.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

"Now can we please get some pizza? My stomach is rumbling like a runaway roller coaster!"

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene