the runs

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“But they made some nice plays and we just weren’t able to get the runs across, so just kind of how it goes sometimes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The Lakers talked every practice about the runs the Thunder go on and how they had to limit them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Isak's former team-mates knew the runs he would make and the Swede, conversely, knew his side's patterns inside, out.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

With England identifying the need for a spin option, Jacks was chosen ahead of first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir because of the runs he could provide at number eight.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Elinor ran her finger down one of the runs in her stockings, and Mo turned on his back and stared up at the ceiling.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke