the runs
Example Sentences
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This was a superb toss for New Zealand to win, especially after losing three key players, yet the batters still had to play well to score the runs.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
“But they made some nice plays and we just weren’t able to get the runs across, so just kind of how it goes sometimes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The Dodgers had 13 hits, and the runs followed.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
India's bowlers will target early wickets against South Africa, said bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday as he predicted that their out-of-form opener Abhishek Sharma would be back among the runs soon.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
It was crowded, and as the rain began to fall more rabbits came down the runs.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
