Collocation
I need to run.
I need to leave now, usually quickly or urgently.
Definition
'I need to run.' is a common English collocation. I need to leave now, usually quickly or urgently.
subject + need to + run
“Sorry, everyone, I need to run; I have another meeting to attend.”
Examples
- I need to run, my train leaves in ten minutes.
- It's getting late, so I really need to run now.
- He just called to say he needs to run because of an unexpected emergency.
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- We've been here for hours; I think I need to run soon.
- After the brief meeting, she explained, 'I need to run to pick up the kids from school.'
- If we don't start wrapping this up, I'm going to need to run and miss my afternoon appointment.
- They whispered to each other, 'I think we need to run before it gets too crowded.'
- The clock struck five, and he immediately declared, 'Alright, I need to run!'
- She packed her bag, saying, 'I need to run to catch the last bus.'
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