run late

phrase

: 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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Deal of the Week Swiss biotech Vaderis Therapeutics raised $152 million from Goldman Sachs Alternatives and TCGX, among others, to run late-stage trials on its potential therapy for a rare bleeding disorder. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Washington went on a 14-3 run late in the fourth period, capped off by a Iriafen basket, giving the visitors a 82-80 lead. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The Fever, who trailed by 13, used a 13-3 run late in the second quarter to cut their deficit to 49-45 at halftime. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 The intentionally acoustically thoughtful hotel lounge is retro, warm, and built for nights that run late (similar to the one at Moxy’s Miami property). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run late

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“Run late.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20late. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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