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running light

noun

Definition of running light

: any of the lights carried by a vehicle (such as a ship or automobile) that indicate size, position, or course

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Growing awareness of those dangers is casting a spotlight on intersections in America where the number of cars and trucks running lights is highest. Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, "Risky intersections: 10 crossroads where the highest numbers of cars run red lights," 11 Sep. 2019 Look at the decisions to run light rail to Almaden and Vasona. Gary Richards, The Mercury News, "‘Radical’ road improvements get a thumbs down: Roadshow," 14 July 2019 News of Schilling's possible run lit up social media. Ronald J. Hansen, azcentral, "Trump cheers Curt Schilling's possible run for Congress in Arizona," 13 Aug. 2019 DeWille got into concert lighting after running lights for some ballet recitals, before moving on to local rock shows. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "How an Alabama company made Kiss pyro and fake blood," 28 July 2019 GoCycle offers two options for running lights that are powered by the bike’s battery: a Busch & Mueller Avy E Kit ($159.99 / €130.00 / £109.99) and a Supernova V1260 Kit ($299.99 / €264.98 / £229.98). Thomas Ricker, The Verge, "GoCycle GX e-bike review: fast, fun, and foldable," 29 July 2019 The appearance is basically unchanged for 2018, with new LED taillights and daytime running lights on the base S trim, and automatic rain-sensing headlights, along with automatic rain-sensing wipers. Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, "Golf SportWagen offers a sportier alternative to some small crossovers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 3 Feb. 2018 Also adding to the bold look are the LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. G. Chambers Williams Iii, star-telegram, "All-new Kona small crossover joins Hyundai lineup, starting at $19,500 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 31 Mar. 2018 High-intensity-discharge headlights with automatic high beams are included at this level along with LED daytime running lights. G. Chambers Williams Iii, Houston Chronicle, "Toyota Sienna gets some upgrades for 2018, including new front end," 7 July 2018

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First Known Use of running light

1863, in the meaning defined above

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