out of gas
Example Sentences
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The boost Baker-Mazara provided eventually ran out of gas.
From Los Angeles Times
The large cluster of skaters behind them held back, hoping the two leaders would run out of gas and drift back into the pack before the final sprint.
From Los Angeles Times
He said he simply ran out of gas.
From Barron's
Djokovic also ran out of gas during his US Open semi-final against Alcaraz.
From BBC
I don’t know if he’s out of gas, has a busted radiator, flat tires or is suffering from dementia.
From Salon
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