dead run
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dead run
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“Mr. Turing, you are brilliant! Please know that I’m available whenever you’d like to share something. But at this moment, I must excuse myself and break into a dead run. I have to speak to my brother!”
From Literature
Without a thought, Jack yanked his sword out of its scabbard and took off at a dead run right into the heart of the Black Forest, the sword’s glow lighting his way.
From Literature
In winning with will, stalwart defense and one sensational forehand winner on the dead run that electrified the crowd in the second set, the lefty Kvitova captured her 30th WTA singles title of a distinguished career.
From Seattle Times
On a dead run, he juggled it like a sleight-of-hand performer.
From Washington Post
He threw the game-winning touchdown pass on a dead run after evading a fierce Temple pass rush.
From Seattle Times
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