runaway

Example Sentences

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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

My fellow runaway Kathy, working the same shift, ran over to say, “She almost left $100. She had it in her hand but hesitated!”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Vonetta was only too happy to transform her face and her voice into Miss Trotter’s to retell the story of our oldest known ancestor, Augustus the runaway.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia