runaway

Example Sentences

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“Since the situation in the Middle East intensified, the JGB yield curve has bear-steepened. If the BOJ prioritizes inflation risks, then concerns about runaway long-term inflation could ease,” Mochizuki adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The play, which opened Tuesday at the Ahmanson Theatre, was a runaway hit at the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Eventually the rate of inflation crested at a record 13.5% in 1980, capping off nearly a decade of runaway prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

AI-generated tracks regularly go viral, such as the runaway success of an AI cover of Belgian musician Stromae's "Papaoutai" at the end of January.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

His pride in me was like a runaway horse.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo