run off
Example Sentences
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The team uses a police van to head to Pelham Street, where the children run off as officers jump out to chase them.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
No single candidate won a majority that night, requiring Tuesday's run off election.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Many dogs are microchipped so they can be identified more easily if they run off or get lost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote in the primary, the top two finishers will proceed to a November run off.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
“We won't run off again. We won't skip school. We'll be responsible with the money. But Reggie still works for us through the end of his contract.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
