have the run of in a sentence
Examples
- Chickens also have the run of Tosey's yard.
- Russian soldiers die weekly in ambushes, and Chechen militants effectively have the run of Grozny at night.
- They fantasize about her phantasmagorial ups and downs, and about having the run of her palazzo in Venice.
- Flora grew up having the run of hall, doted on by both her grandfather and the bachelor Henry.
- Heroin dealers have the run of the neighborhood after dark, he said, and the police seldom venture in.
- The 16th president let his children have the run of the place, according to White House historical accounts.
- The residents have the run of the place during the day, mingling on the grounds or in hallways.
- In fact, as far as Owner Jones is concerned, Jimmy can have the run of his old Cowboy haunts.
- Abboud seemed to have the run of the airport, although he wore a sport jacket, not any official uniform.
- The dogs don't have the run of the house, but I may lobby for a change based on hygiene.