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ran

[ran] / ræn /








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Soccer’s board and ran for president of the organization in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He also said the company ran services aimed at getting people to medical facilities.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

We’ll be eating all day, which is why I ran in the morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Matthews said he thought at the time that the complainant should speak to someone who could give her more support, and he referred her to Davey and Linda Hoy, who ran the Christian Family Centre.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

My eyes ran hungrily over the well-pressed uniform with its rows of brilliant-colored battle ribbons.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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