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'run-up' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'run-up' with 5 example sentences.


run-up noun

: a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time

: the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed


  • I ran up the stairs, taking two at a time.
  • The cat ran up the tree.
  • We ran up against a lot of opposition.
  • The dog came running up to me.
  • Ken ran up the hill.
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