runners
Example Sentences
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With one out and runners on first and second in the ninth, third baseman Oswald Peraza grounded into a fielder’s choice at second.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The Angels were unable to tie against Athletics reliever Mark Leiter Jr., who earned the save, despite having runners on the corners and zero outs in the bottom of the 10th inning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
A step up into a barrage of heavy runners and tricky questions.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
His adopted mum Jo, who travelled with him through South America in the 2020 series, will show support for the runners as they take part in the popular 10km race in Manchester.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
It wouldn’t sit on the runners, it wouldn’t slide into place – I couldn’t get it back at all.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
