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In the past, defections were expected once a car’s warranty ran out, but now they occur much more quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
U.S. crude oil inventories extended their decline, falling by 8 million barrels, as exports rose and refineries ran near full capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
We’ll be eating all day, which is why I ran in the morning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
On 9 November 2019, four days after Premiership Rugby had docked points and levelled an enormous fine on Saracens, McCall's side ran out away at Gloucester.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A shiver of un-ease ran through the crowd.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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