first run

American

noun

Movies.

the initial exhibition period for a film.

Other Word Forms

first-run adjective

Etymology

Origin of first run

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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His first run of shows grossed $1.5 million, according to Guralnick’s book, making him “the most successful act” in the city’s history at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Months later, Jackson had redeemed himself with the Jewish voting bloc and the Democratic party, having abandoned his first run for president after a respectable third-place showing behind Colorado Sen. Gary Hart and former Vice President Walter Mondale.

From Salon

The defending champion flunked her first run as world champion Atkin set the pace with 90.50.

From Barron's

There she remained after the first run, with a score of 90.50, after Gu - the defending champion - had fallen on her opening trick.

From BBC

The defending champion flunked her first run, scoring just 30.00, as world champion Atkin set the pace with 90.50.

From Barron's

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