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Definition

Fleeing.

At a disadvantage; forced to abandon a position.

Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

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In Context

  • "The suspect in the robbery is still on the run."
  • "Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee."
  • "The corruption charges against her aides have her on the run."
  • "She's a busy executive and always on the run."
  • "He had to eat on the run."
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Also Said As

  • on the lam