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runoff

[ruhn-awf, -of] / ˈrʌnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
NOUN
spring runoff
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Some races will go on to a November runoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Colombia is slated to hold legislative elections on March 8 and presidential elections on May 31, with a runoff planned for June if needed.

From Barron's

At the same time, with foreign demand for Treasurys already weakening, a rapid balance-sheet runoff would push long-term yields higher, undercutting growth and financial stability.

From MarketWatch

In each race, if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote in June, the top two finishers will compete in a November runoff.

From Los Angeles Times

That debris eventually found its way into storm drains that flow into the Dominguez Channel, which manages water runoff from surrounding communities.

From Los Angeles Times