"running room" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} running room (uncountable)
  1. Freedom; flexibility; options. Tags: uncountable Related terms: wiggle room
    Sense id: en-running_room-en-noun-PfPehweV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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