Running example sentences

"Running" Example Sentences

1. I went for a running this morning.
2. The boy was running in the hallway.
3. The running faucet was dripping water.
4. The dog came running when I called him.
5. She was running late for work.
6. The running water soothed the traveler.
7. The train was running on time.
8. I like running as a form of exercise.
9. The clock is running slow.
10. I have to keep the air conditioner running to stay cool.
11. The runners were jogging around the track.
12. We could hear them running up the stairs.
13. The athlete's leg started running during the marathon.
14. The dog was running after the cat.
15. They were running behind schedule.
16. The factory was running 24 hours a day.
17. The engine kept running even after the car crash.
18. The air conditioner had been running nonstop all day.
19. He kept his car running while he ran inside the store.
20. The race was running along the oceanfront.
21. The children were running around the yard.
22. The cash register was running up the customer's total.
23. The plumbing was running continuously after a clog.
24. The leaky faucet kept running all through the night.
25. The butcher had the meat slicer running.
26. The football players were running drills on the practice field.
27. The treadmill was running on high speed.
28. The dishwasher is running now.
29. The narrator described the river running through the valley.
30. The washing machine has been running for an hour now.
31. The business was running smoothly.
32. The parade had been running for over an hour.
33. The motor is still running smoothly after 10 years.
34. The race was running smoothly until a spill on the track.
35. The politicians' campaign was running attack ads.
36. Time was running out to fix the problem.
37. The whole situation was running smoothly.
38. The marathon runners were still running after 4 hours.
39. The movie was running late on its release date.
40. The dog has been running nonstop for 20 minutes now.
41. There was a 10K run/walk running through the city streets.
42. The fans kept running onto the football field.
43. The playoffs were still running with 4 teams left.
44. The pranks were running rampant throughout the dorm.
45. The conversation was running dry.
46. The political momentum was running in her favor.
47. His speech was running overtime.
48. The narrator described the river running through the valley.
49. The candidates were running neck and neck in the polls.
50. Their endurance was running thin after a full day of hiking.
51. The flow of customers kept running in and out of the shop.
52. The river was running high with the spring melt.
53. The car's battery was running low on power.
54. Tears were running down her cheeks.
55. The light was still running above the garage door.
56. The rumor had been running around campus all week.
57. The stock prices kept running up every day that week.
58. I kept running into that girl from class around campus.
59. The hot water heater had been running for too long.
60. The cash register was running the customer's credit card.

Common Phases

1. Run out of time - Not having enough time to accomplish something
2. Take running starts - Begin something quickly or suddenly
3. In the meantime - During the intervening time
4. Break a leg - Wish someone good luck
5. Come hell or high water- Despite any obstacles
6. Long story short - In summary
7. As we speak - At this very moment
8. Easier said than done - Something is hard or difficult to actually do
9. Once in a blue moon - Very rarely
10. Piece of cake - Very easy
Examples:
1. We almost ran out of time to finish the project on time.
2. I'll take a running start and jump in the pool.
3. In the meantime, could you watch my stuff?
4. Break a leg on your big performance tonight!
5. I'll be there come hell or high water.
6. Long story short, I missed my flight.
7. As we speak, the printer is printing the documents.
8. Getting a raise is easier said than done.
9. I only go bowling once in a blue moon.
10. That math test was a piece of cake!