| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Runs out of momentum | USA Today | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Starts to run out of energy | Universal | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Falls far behind the race leader, perhaps (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2) | Universal | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Peters out | USA Today | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Peters out | ||
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