How to use the phrase " run out of " Is it possible to put physical objects as a topic of the sentence using the phrase "run out of"? 1) This pen has run out of ink. 2) This car is running out of g

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How to use the phrase " run out of " Is it possible to put physical objects as a topic of the sentence using the phrase "run out of"? 1) This pen has run out of ink. 2) This car is running out of gas. Could you correct the sentences above if they don't sound natural, please? Thank you in advance.

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Aya, absolutely you can use "run out of" with physical objects, your two examples are perfect. Also: The printer has run out of ink, The store ran out of milk, I have run out of energy, the dispenser ran out of soap...

Perfect sentences.

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