runners
Example Sentences
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Amy Hunt, winner of four golds at the European Championships earlier this month, found things tougher against some of the world's finest 100m runners.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I was feeling pretty good out there. So even after letting runners on the bases, I just tried to focus and then take it one hitter at a time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
After Díaz tallied a second strikeout, left-hander Alex Vesia replaced him with two outs and runners on first and second.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Now, in Birmingham, the best three 800m runners in the world are looking like they will contest a gripping final, if they come through Thursday's semi-finals.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
O’Brien contended it was Thornton’s privilege to knock the runners loose, leaving Buck to “break it out” from a dead standstill.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
