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i am running out of battery vs i ran out of battery

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am running out of battery' is used when the battery is currently depleting. 'I ran out of battery' is used when the battery has already been depleted. These phrases are not directly comparable as they refer to different points in time.
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Last updated: July 18, 2024

i am running out of battery

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the battery is currently depleting.

This phrase is used to indicate that the battery is in the process of running out of power. It implies that the battery still has some charge left but is close to being empty.

Examples:

  • I am running out of battery, so I need to find a charger soon.
  • My phone is running out of battery, I should plug it in.
  • The laptop is running out of battery, I need to save my work.
  • She is running out of battery on her electric scooter.
  • The flashlight is running out of battery, we should replace it.
  • Well, so... I'm running out of battery.
  • This all came from a professor waking up at night to the third night in a row that his wife's cellphone was beeping because it was running out of battery power.
  • The director is going to pull the file and get back to me, but my phone is running out of battery.
  • I have the distinct impression that I am running out of goodwill.
  • And I am running out of time.
  • because I am running out of tissues.
  • Look, I am running out of ways to convince you.
  • Mick, I am running out of patience.
  • Excuse me, bad guys. I am running out of air.
  • He took them, sir. I am running out of rope with which to hang myself.
  • I'd love to, but I am running out of loot.
  • Mr President, I see that I am running out of time.
  • I've been trying everything, but I am running out of time.
  • I am running out of things to get Lily.
  • I am running out of excuses for you.
  • Let me add this, I am running out of food.
  • Running out of NATs who were close enough to frame me, and with Caleb chasing down the same footage, I am running out of time.
  • I could also say something on the subject of Cyprus, but I will refrain from doing so, as I am running out of time and the President is already giving me a stern look.
  • I am running out of things to say!
  • God. I need someone who will look me in the eye and tell me how to find forgiveness because I am running out of time.

i ran out of battery

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the battery has already been depleted.

This phrase is used to indicate that the battery has completely lost its charge. It refers to a past event where the battery was fully depleted.

Examples:

  • I ran out of battery during the meeting and couldn't take notes.
  • The car ran out of battery on the highway.
  • She ran out of battery in the middle of an important call.
  • My camera ran out of battery during the trip.
  • The remote control ran out of battery, so I had to change them.
  • I was out all afternoon and I ran out of battery.
  • I'm sorry I couldn't call, my phone ran out of battery.
  • Unless she ran out of batteries.
  • No, your battery ran out.
  • She was on her cell phone the whole night until her battery ran out.
  • No, the battery ran out.
  • Then I ran out of breath.
  • I ran out of food very quickly today.
  • I ran out of the hospital to get some noodles.
  • And I ran out of money.
  • I ran out of tears that night.
  • I ran out of red ochre.
  • And precisely three nights ago I ran out of Ambien.
  • Lived there for three weeks by myself, Till I ran out of food.
  • And when I ran out of the woods and they found me...
  • I ran out of a meeting when you called.
  • I ran out of money during my stay in India.
  • I ran out of air and my lungs gave out.
  • I mean I ran out of space on the application.
  • I ran out of gift paper.

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