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Even so, inflation would still be running notably above the Fed’s 2% target for sixth year in a row.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“Without this investment boom, I think it’s pretty clear the economy would be running cooler,” Pearce said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

However, "we might be running before we can walk," he cautioned.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Officials hoped the train would be running by the start of the World Cup, providing a crucial test run ahead of the 2028 Olympics, but it was not ready in time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

I’m happy just to be running, and I will work up to competing.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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