running English

noun

, Billiards.

1. the giving of English or spin to the cue ball to enable it to bounce in the direction of a certain angle. Compare reverse English ( def 1 ).

Example Sentences

Evans is running English and Spanish TV ads criticizing Amodei for missing votes in Congress and chairing Donald Trump’s Nevada campaign.

From Washington Times

“When we began, people were skeptical that there was enough material to do an annual festival,” said Mr. Doran, who started his career as a clarinetist, and has directed the Perth and Belfast arts festivals, as well as running English National Opera from 2003 to 2005.

From New York Times

Ms. Cojocaru’s presence will undoubtedly take some pressure off Ms. Rojo, who is still dancing as well as running English National Ballet, and has until now been its major box-office draw.

From New York Times

In the winter season of 1860 Her Majesty's was running English opera with a fine cast, which included Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle.

From Project Gutenberg

There were also several oral evidence sessions, and while they did not produce stunning revelations, they did place on record the grim daily reality of the appalling dysfunctional relationship between the various bodies running English football, the poisonous politics and the power plays that choke off all attempts at reform.

From The Guardian