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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a poor run" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a period of time during which someone or something has not performed well, often in the context of sports or business.
Example: "The team has had a poor run lately, losing five matches in a row."
Alternatives: "a bad streak" or "a rough patch".
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A poor run of results meant that Mr Moyes lasted just ten months in the job.
It also extended a poor run for the United States against top opposition.
Scunthorpe United have sacked Russ Wilcox after a poor run of results.
Earlier Sunday, across London, Chelsea ended a poor run of home failures by defeating Arsenal, 2-1.
Roy McFarland has been sacked as manager of Second Division Cambridge United after a poor run of results.
Moyes has been under pressure after a poor run of results but Sociedad won 4-0 at Levante on Sunday.
He had a poor run in his second try, but only the better of the two scores counted.
A poor run defense like Oakland's leads to fewer sacks because the opposition faces fewer third-and-long situations.
Stable appear to be emerging from a poor run of form but this one is still hard to fancy.
Southampton host high-flying Burnley in the FA Cup on Saturday, as they look to turn around a poor run of form.
When I am out of joint, from bad weather or a poor run of thoughts, I like to sit and think about Edward Howe Forbush.
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