run late
idiom
: to arrive and/or leave later than the time that is expected
The buses are running late.
I have to hurry. I'm running late.
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But Michigan State fought its way back into the game with a 13-0 run late in the first half, fueled by seven points from Jaxon Kohler and six from Coen Carr.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Derrick White combined with Tatum to score 19 straight Boston points during a decisive run late in the third quarter.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
After a testy first half that stood at 25-24 in favor of the Rebels, the Broncos went on an 8-0 run late in the first half to take an eventual 33-29 lead into the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
The Aztecs hit just five of 22 3-point attempts against Wyoming, but fueled a 20-0 run late with free throws that included an 8-0 burst from the line.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Derrick White combined with Tatum to score 19 straight Boston points during a decisive run late in the third quarter.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
After a testy first half that stood at 25-24 in favor of the Rebels, the Broncos went on an 8-0 run late in the first half to take an eventual 33-29 lead into the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
The Aztecs hit just five of 22 3-point attempts against Wyoming, but fueled a 20-0 run late with free throws that included an 8-0 burst from the line.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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