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running

[ruhn-ing] / ˈrʌn ɪŋ /






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The list of candidates running for Los Angeles city and school board offices is set, with a number of incumbents facing what could be competitive primary elections on June 2.

From Los Angeles Times

The SPR was set up after the 1973 oil crisis to prevent the U.S. from running out of physical barrels, rather than to intervene in global oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

I always wanted to be in the grass or playing football, just running around to drain my energy.

From BBC

The accusation blew the family apart, with Kimberley running away to Guess's home for two weeks in the run-up to Christmas.

From BBC

Jama is currently running a six-month mentoring programme for young women from underserved backgrounds across the UK, which aims to provide connections in the TV production, broadcasting, marketing, fashion and talent management industries.

From BBC