runners

Example Sentences

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When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In the sixth inning, Kyle Hurt stranded two runners on base to complete a scoreless inning and lower his earned-run average to 0.90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Mac recalls their four children hanging off the gates of Buckingham Palace during the first event in 1981, when just 6,500 runners took part, compared to 59,000 this year.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

As well as solo runners there are plenty of relay race competitors, with many costumes on display.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

I ask Jonah as we join the other runners to line up.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison