runaway

  1. Noun.  A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes limitations.
  2. Noun.  A train that is out of control.
  3. Noun.  (context, usually attributive) An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
  4. Noun.  An overwhelming victory.

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