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But Ciena’s stock shed nearly 14% on Thursday—after having run up more than 160% since the first of the year on strong hype about the company’s exposure to the AI build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The records show this early evacuation was run up the chain of command, meaning officials handling the emergency should have been aware of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Meanwhile, in the run up to the Iran war, some Polymarket users bet millions on when it would start and then won.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Some of this comes cheap, but going all out can run up the tab sharply.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I then start the run up the Yukon River and inside of four hours I thought I was going to die of gastric distress.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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