the runs

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That is probably the next thing that needs to be ticked off as far as this team is concerned - their captain back among the runs.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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 Lakers talked every practice about the runs the Thunder go on and how they had to limit them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But they lost to Zimbabwe in their final group game, although Nissanka was in the runs again with 62.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

If the runs in the Northwest Miramichi are still in relatively good condition this is because spraying was done in one year only.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson