runner

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[ UK /ɹˈʌnɐ/ ]
[ US /ˈɹənɝ/ ]

NOUN

a trained athlete who competes in foot races
a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)
device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents
he sent a runner over with the contract
(football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
someone who travels on foot by running
a long narrow carpet
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil
a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

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How To Use runner In A Sentence

I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler. Socrates
I think the next frontrunner is Mayor Ciciline of Providence now Patrick Kennedy (D, RI) cutting and running. | RedState
Mrs King is being supported by her husband Simon, a police inspector with Wiltshire Constabulary, who is also a seasoned runner.
Challenge trophies and prize monies are to be awarded to the winners, runners-up and other outstanding performers.
There was a runner on first with two out in the seventh.
On a more encouraging note, the Democratic front-runner is out-earning her. Think Progress » Bachmann Accuses The Media Of ‘Treason,’ Claims Use Of ‘Deem And Pass’ Warrants ‘Impeachment’
Formerly called Stanleyville, it was once known across Africa as a vibrant meeting spot for diamond runners, gold miners and foreign businessmen. ANC Daily News Briefing
Clonal progeny may be produced by stolons, runners, rhizomes, tubers, buds on bulbs, corms and roots, layering of stems, and agamospermous seed.
With the new points system, which has reduced the number of points for winners and runners-up, it pays to be consistent.
Marathon runners will take to Sukhumvit Highway southbound towards Sattahip before returning to the finish line.

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