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Meanings of running man in English

Spanish
cobrador

Person designated to collect dirty money, e.g. in a protection racket, or run errands.

Related terms
cobrador
Usage of running man in English
1
Suddenly from the wharf sounded the approaching footsteps of a running man.
The Pit Prop Syndicate
2
I fired again, and the running man tumbled forward on his face.
Wandl the Invader
3
A live, running man could catch us, easier than these dead things.
Dreadnought
4
The bullet kicked up the dust at the feet of the running man.
A Man Four-Square
5
The running man had now reached the scene of the struggle.
A Mating in the Wilds
6
The running man had either gone to ground or had been a phantom.
Fear nothing
7
Then, at sight of the running man, just behind his sister, he paused.
Black Caesar's Clan : A Florida Mystery Story
8
The running man glanced over his shoulder and collided with the metal staircase.
Dogs of war
9
A running man is easier to spot than a hiding man.
Mr. Mercedes
10
The feet of the running man slapped the ground faster.
A Man Four-Square
11
Only the mandrakes stood stolidly in place, flicking each running man who passed them.
The Sky Is Falling
12
The running man swung round as if taken by surprise.
In the King's name
13
The running man fell on his face and lay writhing.
Knife of dreams
14
A figure appeared, the silhouette of a running man, moving toward me with long strides.
Storm front
15
Perhaps the running man was merely a cloud shadow.
Fear nothing
16
Again the footsteps of a running man reached them.
A Texas Ranger
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Translations for running man
Running man through the time
Running man across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common