Phrases with «to take off running»

Q: One morning this week, we were on a walk and my toddler took off running down the sidewalk. (zerotofive.net)
You throw the ball and your dog takes off running after it. (happytailsspa-blog.com)
Did I forget to mention that the safety who rolled down into the box also took off running on the snap to help over the top to the single - receiver side? (sbnation.com)
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