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running

[ˈrʌnɪŋ]

Definition:
1. Moving quickly on foot.
2. The state of being in operation.
3. Lasting a long time.

Use 'running' in a sentence:

  1. She knew she had only to call and he would come running.
  2. She was slightly out of breath from running.
  3. We chose to do cross-country running.
  4. Tears were running down her cheeks.
  5. You've got your rivals running scared.
  6. We had reversed the running order.
  7. Stan had the chainsaw running.
  8. His face was running with sweat.
  9. Investment is all about running risks.
  10. She's running the 1,500 metres here.
  11. Inflation is currently running at 3%.
  12. I'm always running myself down.
  13. The engine was running smoothly.
  14. I often go running before work.
  15. It was the third day running that the train had been late.
  16. I've spent the whole day running around after the kids.
  17. He had been running uphill a long way.
  18. Who left the tap running?
  19. Supplies are running low.
  20. No party has won an election four times running.
  21. Running a car is a big expense.
  22. Inflation was running at 26%.
  23. Children were running around squealing with excitement.
  24. The batteries are running down.
  25. He keeps in trim by running every day.
  26. The machines are kept running night and day.
  27. The children came running into the room.
  28. She came running to meet us.
  29. She wheeled around and started running.
  30. She's won the championship three years running.
  31. He was running along, his arms flailing wildly.
  32. Our supplies were running out.
  33. I can hear the sound of running water.
  34. Food stocks are running low.
  35. Running on the spot is good exercise.
  36. Running shoes have extra cushioning.
  37. By that time the new system should be up and running.
  38. There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind.
  39. We were all running around trying to get ready in time.