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Idiom: On The Run

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on,‎ run.

Fleeing.

Example: "The suspect in the robbery is still on the run."

At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

Example: "The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run."

Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

Example: "She's a busy executive and always on the run."

Example Sentences

1
The fugitive has been on the run for weeks.
2
After the bank robbery, the criminals went on the run.
3
The journalist is always on the run, chasing news stories.
4
With their busy lives, they are constantly on the run.
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The marathon runner was on the run for over three hours.

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