runaround

Example Sentences

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“Many people are getting the runaround while a few were able to get a replacement machine from another manufacturer immediately,” says Wong.

From The Verge

Two other useful habits I picked up since my ordeal began: I always ask for the direct line for the doctor so I don’t get the runaround.

From Los Angeles Times

Gareth Southgate was right to start Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice against Croatia because they gave us the runaround in the middle of the park when they beat us in the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup.

From BBC

Since then, Vivint has been giving De Jong the runaround and repeatedly asking whether she planned to sell the house to someone who may be interested in solar power.

From Los Angeles Times

Convinced the boat had torn through them, he complained to Orsted ’s liaison to the fishing industry but felt he was getting a runaround.

From Washington Post