Meaning of the word "run its course" in English

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run its course

US /rʌn ɪts kɔrs/
UK /rʌn ɪts kɔːs/
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Idiom

to come to a natural end; to develop and finish naturally

Example:
Their relationship had simply run its course.
The doctor said the illness would have to run its course.