The river ran straight for a good distance, and just where it started to bend was a tiny figure.

This means running slightly faster but for a shorter distance.

A uniformed officer in a white helmet ran along beside him for a short distance.

The link line, which ran for a distance of 8.25 miles, was opened without formality on 1 June 1900.

The high branches were parallel to the ground and ran for a precise distance before making a right angle.

Ahead, the road apparently ran quite straight and smooth for a considerable distance.

Several streams here run for a long distance, then disappear under the ground.

He ran for a short distance, then turned into a side corridor.

She runs for a long distance, until the world is quiet and the smells are peaceful.

The first tunnel ran straight ahead for quite a distance, then made a sudden, sharp turn.