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runaway

[ruhn-uh-wey] / ˈrʌn əˌweɪ /


NOUN
person who is trying to escape
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But the full soundtrack showcases work from Korean musicians such as Twice and MeloMance, who have crossed over to a broader audience thanks to the movie’s runaway success.

From Salon

There have also been high-profile layoffs in Hollywood amid a drop-off in filming, runaway production to other states and countries, and industry consolidation, such as the bidding war being conducted over Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times

San Francisco’s incentive proposal comes five months after California increased the cap on the state’s film and television tax credit program in an attempt to curb runaway production to other states and countries.

From Los Angeles Times

Five Below has been the runaway leader for comparable-store sales growth and has also led for revenue growth, followed by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.

From MarketWatch

Consumers have been frustrated by high and rising prices, coming on top of years of runaway inflation after the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal